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Province taking next step to meet increasing demand, improve competition in the air travel sector and support the creation of thousands of good-paying jobs the Ontario government introduced the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 that would, if passed, allow the province to take over the City of Toronto’s

Annual funding will help 144 northern municipalities repair roads, bridges and build long-term resilience The Ontario government is investing $15 million in ongoing annual funding through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities continue to improve local infrastructure and support responsible economic growth in the

By Brad Aubin The wheels on the bus will be going round and round on Monday (Apr. 27). Details are few, however The Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines and the United Steel Workers Union representing its drivers have reached an agreement. Executive Director Chuck Seguin

By Richard Coffin The state of emergency was lifted Thursday in Chisholm Township. Officials say all roads have been re-opened, but ask residents to continue to use care as many areas will continue to be soft due to water content. The emergency measure was put in place April 16 because

By Richard Coffin Nearly $678,000 in provincial funding is going to the Anishinabek Educational Institute for 2026-27. Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, says the money comes from a new funding model and will protect students’ access to the education they need to launch successful careers. “The Ontario government is ensuring

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is extending its Community Drug Alert. Officials say since issuing the alert two weeks ago, 13 more opioid-related overdoses have been reported in the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts, with one death. That’s on top of the 13

By Richard Coffin At least two of three levels of government agree widening Highways 11 and 17 is of national importance. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s motion declaring the expansion and modernization of Highways 11 and 17 a project of national significance has passed at Queens Park. It comes a

By Richard Coffin With the recent heavy rain and localized flooding, residents on private drinking water systems are being urged to test their drinking water. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says significant weather events, such as flooding and heavy rain can overwhelm natural soil filtration and introduce

2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour recipients for outstanding contributions and volunteer leadership The Ontario government is honouring nearly 5,000 exceptional individuals through the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. These annual awards celebrate adult and youth volunteers for their outstanding contributions and ongoing service to organizations such as non-profits,

Government restricting the international acquisition of provincial farmland and supporting agricultural expansion in northern Ontario As part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant agri-food sector, the government intends to introduce legislation that would restrict foreign acquisition of provincial farmland and