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Province consolidating 36 CAs into nine to deliver more consistent services, strengthen watershed management and better protect communities The Ontario government is taking the next step to improve the province’s conservation authority system with our plan to create nine regional conservation authorities. This follows extensive consultation on how conservation

Over $340,000 to Enhance Live-in Treatment Services Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $348,600 to Hands the Family Help Network (HANDS) to support a new initiative, the Ontario Intensive Treatment Pathway (OTIP). This one-time funding will help enhance existing Live in Treatment

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling for urgent action on Highways 11 and 17 after another fatal collision. FONOM says on Saturday four tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle were involved in a collision near Smooth Rock Falls that claimed the life of a Kapuskasing

Vital seasonal road connections help remote northern communities bring in essential goods, connect to jobs and travel to important services The Ontario government is investing more than $10.7 million through the Winter Roads Program, Bridges and Culverts Stream over the next two years to build and upgrade water-crossing infrastructure

$285,000 to Upgrade Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System Bridges The Ontario government is investing $285,000 to the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System (VMUTS) organization for the installation of two bridges to replace deteriorated structures on the trail system. The bridges have been built over Antoine Creek and Francis Creek, ensuring

Provinces and territories united to build electricity infrastructure and transform Canada into energy superpower The Ontario government announced a historic effort to connect and strengthen Canada’s electricity systems by launching a first-of-its-kind interprovincial-territorial partnership to build transmission infrastructure needed to power the country’s next generation of growth. The

With the 98th Annual Academy Awards set for Sunday, March 15, Sudbury Indie Cinema is once again bringing the excitement of Oscar season to Northeastern Ontario- giving local cinephiles the chance to experience the year’s most celebrated films on the big screen and walk their own glamorous red carpet

By Richard Coffin The first-ever Robinson Huron Treaty Youth Advisory has been formed and two members represent Nipissing First Nation. Officials with Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) say it’s a historic step in strengthening youth leadership and engagement. They add the advisory will champion the voices and priorities of Anishinaabek

By Richard Coffin Magnetawan is getting a new state-of-the-art fire hall. The Ontario government is investing $1.25 million, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), to help the local municipality build a new fire station. According to provincial officials, the Magnetawan Fire Department’s existing workspace was small

By Richard Coffin Ontario’s opposition is taking a road trip. Some New Democrat MPPs left Queen’s Park in Toronto on Tuesday for their northern highway tour. They’ll be listening to communities, documenting concerns, and pushing the government to act before more lives are lost. STAY INFORMED – Click