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The Ontario government has opened applications for the 2026-27 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant. The grant awards up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility and support active, healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults. The deadline for eligible organizations to apply

Ontario Government Introduces Motion to See Canada Award Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest award in the Canadian honours system, awarded for extraordinary valour, self-sacrifice, and extreme devotion to duty. Today, the Ontario Government introduced a motion calling on the Government of Canada to establish an independent military

By Richard Coffin Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor visited West Nipissing this week. The Honourable Edith Dumont marked Francophonie Month by recognizing the vibrant Francophone community in the area. “The visit aims to deepen ties with communities in Northern Ontario and celebrate the region’s rich francophone heritage and culture,” states

Canadore College’s Purposeful Living Project was recently featured at the Gross Global Happiness Summit in Costa Rica, where Canadore employees delivered a workshop highlighting the initiative’s focus on purpose-driven learning and well-being in educational settings. The summit was hosted at the University for Peace, an academic institution established

Province to introduce legislation to take over the City of Toronto’s role in the airport’s governing tripartite agreement  The Ontario government is supporting the long-term modernization and expansion of Billy Bishop Airport by moving to take over the City of Toronto’s place in the tripartite agreement that

By Richard Coffin The province says it’s investing in increased enforcement to enhance safety across northern highways to keep goods and people moving safely. Official say actions are being taken to improve safety on the Highway 11/17 corridor by advancing road enhancement projects and cracking down on dangerous

Province investing in increased enforcement to enhance safety across northern highways to keep goods and people moving safely The Ontario government is taking action to improve safety on the Highway 11/17 corridor by advancing road enhancement projects and cracking down on dangerous driving. Highways 11 and 17 form a

New changes will cap ticket resale prices at original cost to protect consumers from professional resellers and unfair prices As part of its plan to protect Ontario consumers and families, the government is taking action to propose amendments to the Ticket Sales Act, 2017, to combat overpriced ticket resale prices.

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing is looking to add at least $1.2 million to the municipal coffers through the sale of a couple of surplus properties. A reserve bid for 30 Front Street, which includes a two-storey building, has been set at $900,000. It’s the former Tourism

By Richard Coffin Area police are now using an app to help locate lost or missing hikers, snowshoers, sledders, or anyone venturing out on trails or into remote areas. Officials say the North Bay OPP have been successfully using the What3Words app, with the North Bay Police Service adopting it