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By Richard Coffin $15,000 in provincial funding is supporting local efforts to stop the spread of harmful invasive species. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the money to support Nipissing First Nation’s Operation Removal of Oppressive Out-Competing Threats (ROOT) project, involving Japanese Knotweed in the community. “By removing

Investment will support 112 community projects across the province to help protect natural spaces from harmful invasive species The Ontario government is investing $2 million to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations stop the spread of harmful invasive species. As part of the government’s plan to

New clean, affordable electricity capacity secured to power 640,000 homes during peak demand  As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), at the direction of the Ontario government, has secured 640 megawatts (MW) of

New funding will provide farmers with the tools they need to stay competitive and resilient in the global market The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers adopt practical improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs and build

New funding through MLSE Foundation will expand access to local sports and recreation opportunities for children and youth The Ontario government is investing $330,000 in MLSE Foundation through the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation (IGR) program to create more affordable and inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for nearly 2,000 children

MOU reinforces Ontario’s plan to create jobs and support continental security by building Fortress North America Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support increased cooperation in key sectors, including expanded energy trade and improved energy infrastructure, critical minerals,

By Richard Coffin Nipissing West OPP report two people were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision on Highway 17 on Tuesday. The highway was closed at Jocko Point for about three hours. Police say a commercial vehicle and two passenger vehicles were involved. The investigation

Premier visited Washington to argue for increased co-operation across North America and for a stronger CUSMA trade agreement Today, Premier Doug Ford is concluding a mission to Washington, D.C. after unveiling Ontario’s renewed plan for Building Fortress North America by reaching a fair free trade agreement that will

By Richard Coffin Emerging trends and northern challenges in social and human services are up for discussion in North Bay this week.    The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association annual general meeting is being held at the Best Western, Tuesday through Thursday.    Officials say they’ll be working to strengthen collaboration,

Province increasing administrative penalties up to $25,000 As part of its plan to protect Ontario consumers and families, the government intends to implement new financial enforcement measures against businesses and individuals who violate the Ticket Sales Act, 2017, by reselling event tickets above their original total purchase price. The