Doug Ford has nearly doubled the number of parliamentary assistants giving 31 MPPs a 14 per cent pay hike while firing education and health care workers. Doug Ford appointed 31 Conservative MPPs to be parliamentary assistants on Wednesday. The MPPs will each get an extra $16,300 on top of their MPP salary.   “The gravy train is getting crowded,” said NDP ...

There were no new fires in the Northeast Region by late afternoon today. At the time of this update, there is one wildland fires in the region. Timmins 2 covers 4,645 hectares. The fire is now being held. Crews continue to identify hot spots along the fire’s perimeter. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry staff continue to work with the ...

NDP MPP Michael Mantha is calling out Sault Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano for doing nothing to stop Doug Ford’s cuts to education, which are now poised to hurt students in Catholic schools in Sault Ste. Marie, after 24 teachers were declared redundant — essentially receiving a pink slip — in the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board. “As Doug Ford’s ...

Premier Doug Ford today announced the Parliamentary Assistants that will hold special responsibilities as part of the Ontario Government. Parliamentary Assistants will each hold key accountabilities to support the renewed Cabinet announced last week. Working hand-in-hand with Ministers, the Parliamentary Assistants will support the government on delivering results to the people of Ontario. The Parliamentary Assistant accountabilities are as follows: ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 11.

In all my previous reports, I talked only about visible pieces of trash – and ignored the tiny annoying things. I am talking about the smokers, at least to the inconsiderate ones. The end result of your addiction is the BUTT! And we see them plentiful all over.   It only takes a few minutes to get your ‘fix’ but it ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Sun.    June 30   Community Ecumenical Worship Service -LDHC -10:15 a.m. Outdoors  –  Pot Luck Lunch Thurs.  July 04    Summer Thrift Shop  begins at 5 ...

T.D. SUMMER READING CLUB – The Wawa Public Library T.D. Summer Reading Club starts July 2nd! We offer Reading Club in English and French, Clay Club, Science Club and Game Club. Different programs for all ages! For more information and to register, visit the circulation desk.   NEW BOOKS – Our New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “The Guest ...

In one of his first acts as Finance Minister, Rod Phillips appointed one of his major donors and long-time business partner Neil Selfe to the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO). Another long-time Phillips business associate, Brian Gibson, was also quietly appointed to the IMCO board on June 20. Official Opposition NDP MPP Taras Natyshak said Doug Ford and the ...

Take the first step in becoming an entrepreneur with Head Start in Business at this year’s Youth Enterprise Camp!! Superior East Youth Enterprise Camp offers campers the opportunity to develop and execute their own “out of this world” business idea, meet local entrepreneurs and loan officers. They will also enjoy summer camp activities such as outdoor sports, theme days, and ...

Fait tes premiers pas afin de devenir un entrepreneur avec Lance-toi en affaires au Camp Entreprise Jeunesse de cette année!! Le camp entreprise Supérieur Est offre aux campeurs l’opportunité de développer et de mettre en œuvre leur propre idée d’entreprise «extraordinaire», de rencontrer des entrepreneurs locaux et des agents de crédit. Ils pourront également profiter des activités du camp d’été ...

Yet another sneaky appointment for friends and family, Doug Ford quietly appointed Dean French’s niece, Katherine Pal, to the Public Accountants Council.   The government did not announce French’s family member’s appointment with a news release when it was confirmed on Dec. 31, 2018. Pal is the niece of Dean French’s wife, Jane Pal French. The position comes with a ...

On June 23, 2019, at approximately 3:15 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver travelling westbound on Highway 17B. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Trunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   As a result of further investigation, Marina THOMPSON, 64 ...

There were no new fires in the Northeast Region by late afternoon today. At the time of this update, there is one wildland fires in the region. Timmins 2 covers 4,645 hectares. The fire is now being held. Crews continue to identify hot spots along the fire’s perimeter. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry staff continue to work with the ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning and late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 11.   News Tidbits – Lake Superior Provincial Park has several interesting things happening today – Moth Madness and Species ...