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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

By Richard Coffin The Township of Bonfield is receiving up to $380,000 to help cover essential infrastructure repair costs due to flooding a year ago. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the support is provided through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program. “We’re pleased to share that

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services (NBFES) is reminding residents that valid open air burning permits are required in the city. They’re also advising people to check official sources when it comes to fire bans being issued. “Over the past several years, we have become aware

By Richard Coffin When you’re heading to the beach this summer, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says you’ll notice new signs to help you make an informed decision before going in the water. Officials say they’re moving away from monthly water sampling and are

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network is renewing its Northern Ontario Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), branded as Core5, one of nine OVIN regional sites across Ontario. The Government of Ontario, through OVIN, will invest up to $2.5 million, which is supported by

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing’s mayor says she’s grateful the municipality had the opportunity to be part of, and contribute, to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Small Cities Initiative. That also includes the development of the Small Cities Playbook for Action. “Over the past two

By Richard Coffin Northern Ontario and rural municipal leaders are making sure transportation infrastructure in our neck of the woods remains part of the national conversation. Several groups, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), sat down with Federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon, FedNor Minister Patty Hajdu and Ontario’

By Richard Coffin Samuel de Champlain is one of nine provincial parks to see 12,000 native trees and shrubs planted by Forests Canada and Ontario Parks this past fall and spring. It was part of efforts to restore the natural beauty and support species conservation in provincial parks impacted