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Proposed changes would allow municipalities to impose fines for misuse of lands The Ontario government will soon propose amendments to the Planning Act that would help prevent illegal land uses, including for trucks and the operation of commercial trucking activities on land not zoned for industrial use. The amendments would

By Richard Coffin The emergency declaration for the Municipality of West Nipissing has been lifted. It was put in place April 18 in response to flooding affecting various areas of the municipality and a risk of further impacts from precipitation and spring melt conditions.   The municipality says current conditions and

By Richard Coffin Emergency department wait-times are being described as the canary in the coal mine for health system performance. That from Andrew Longhurst, Senior Researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. A new analysis from the centre says the North Bay Regional Health Centre saw wait times for

Province protecting sensitive provincial data while supporting Canadian-made drone technology As part of the government’s plan to protect provincial data and enhance security across the province, Ontario is bringing in new restrictions on the use and purchase of Chinese-made drones by the government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

New Kenora exam testing centre will help apprentices get certified closer to home and enter the workforce faster The Ontario government is expanding access to careers in the skilled trades in Northwestern Ontario by opening a local apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora. Through a new partnership with Seven Generations

Alcohol sale and service extended to 4 a.m. to support local businesses, hospitality workers and fans during global tournament he Ontario government is supporting tourism and local businesses by allowing licensed restaurants and bars to extend the sale and service of alcohol across the province until 4 a.m.

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is advising the public in the Mattawa area to avoid non-essential travel after severe weather Monday night. Police say the there are reports of downed trees and hydro poles blocking roads, with Highway 533 closed overnight. The road reopened just before 6:30

New legislation would enhance the private and international adoption system to protect the well-being of children  The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes to strengthen protections for children in private and international adoptions by enhancing oversight of the adoption process, creating new compliance and enforcement tools and establishing better safeguards

Province adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds across the province As part of the government’s plan to strengthen the bail system and keep dangerous offenders behind bars, Ontario is increasing adult correctional capacity by adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds within the next decade. The

Premier Ford joined by leaders from across Ontario to make the case for Toronto’s selection as the bank’s headquarters by the federal government  Following Canada’s selection as the host country for the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), Premier Doug Ford was joined by leaders from