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Deal will remove barriers to free trade between provinces, supporting consumer choice and economic growth Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to allow consumers to purchase alcohol directly from the other province’s local producers, including breweries, wineries and distilleries. Allowing direct-to-consumer

Accelerated construction schedule and new economic partnerships with First Nations will see roads begin to open in 2030 the Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in

Province keeping workers on the job and supporting the safe movement of people and goods in Eastern Ontario The Ontario government issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior. Highway 17 is a

Property owners are invited to review the proposed updates and submit comments by March 1, 2026 https://nbmca.ca/waters.../drinking-water-source-protection/ Is your property located partially or fully within the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) Area under the Clean Water Act, 2006. This Act is part of Ontario’s multi-barrier

At its Regular Board Meeting held on February 24, 2026, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) received the resignation of Catholic School Trustee John Willemsen, elected representative for West Nipissing, effective February 24, 2026. Trustee Willemsen has been a steadfast advocate for students, families, and Catholic learning throughout

Province expanding eligibility and modernizing the Veterinary Assistance Program to support Ontario’s agriculture sector The Ontario government is modernizing the Veterinary Assistance Program (VAP) by expanding eligibility and streamlining the application process to ensure livestock producers in Northern and rural Ontario have reliable access to veterinary care. As part

New dementia care program is launching in 17 homes to connect residents to innovative, specialized supports The Ontario government is strengthening dementia care at long-term care homes, by announcing the first 17 homes participating in the new Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP) and increasing access to behavioural specialized units (BSUs)

By Richard Coffin The Chiefs of Ontario is calling on the federal and provincial governments to improve safety along northern highways.   They point to several recent deadly collisions, including one at the end of January on Highway 11, west of Hearst, that claimed the lives of three First Nation members.

30 recipients to receive the province’s highest civilian honour for their remarkable achievements and lasting contributions to Ontario The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, announced 30 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2025. STAY INFORMED – Click here to

New digital portal will help track workers’ exposure, prevent occupational disease and build a healthier, more resilient workforce As part of its plan to protect Ontario workers and their long-term health, the Ontario government is launching Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry (OER). This new secure digital portal includes an