Batchewana First Nation acknowledges and supports the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, in which Justice Myers ruled in favour of Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek regarding the legal fees paid in the Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case. In his ruling, Justice Myers found that the Partial Contingency Fee Agreement and the legal fees charged ...
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Algoma Steel Group, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition
Oct 30, 2025 at 07:05 Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced a planned leadership transition as part of its ongoing succession planning process. Michael Garcia, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire from Algoma Steel at the end of this calendar year after successfully leading the Company ...
Read More »Algoma Steel Group Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2025
Oct 30, 2025 at 07:05 Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting ongoing trade-related headwinds and continued execution of the Company’s electric arc furnace (“EAF”) transformation. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Canadian ...
Read More »Ontario Autism Coalition’s 2025 Community Survey Exposes Collapse in Supports
The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has released its 2025 Community Survey Report, revealing a community in crisis. The report paints a devastating picture of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and the realities facing autistic people and their families. Paired with the latest data from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), it exposes a system in freefall, one ...
Read More »Letter – Marathon Sno-Kickers to Riders
To all our valued riders and supporters, Over the past several weeks, our club executive and Facebook page have received an overwhelming number of messages and questions about the upcoming snowmobile season. We truly appreciate your continued interest and support, and we feel it’s important to provide a clear update on where things stand following the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile ...
Read More »Letter to Roy Benin, CEO/President, The Beer Store
October 17, 2025 The Beer Store Corporate Office | 2258 Coleraine Drive Bolton, ON L7E 3A9 Attention: Roy Benin Dear Mr. Benin. The closing of The Beer Store is the final nail in the coffin for those of us in the town of Wawa who are interested in our environment and recycling. I am not a consumer of alcohol, but ...
Read More »Two Arrested after Officers located Suspected Drugs in Chapleau home search
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from members of the NAPS Emergency Response Team and SE OPP Chapleau Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 16. As a result of the search police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and paraphernalia consistent with drug ...
Read More »Government Committee to Examine the Situation at Canada Post
Tuesday October 21 2025 2023-2027/349 No. 156 This week, the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) will begin hearings into the situation at Canada Post. This committee was responsible for the broad review of the public post office in 2016 and the more recent examination of rural post offices in 2024. The first meeting is scheduled to take ...
Read More »BMI Completes Purchase of Espanola Mill, Launches Bioveld North Inc. to Drive Energy and Bioeconomy Innovation
BMI Group, an award-winning company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has officially completed its purchase of the former Espanola pulp and paper mill. The site will operate as Bioveld North Inc., a complement to BMI’s Bioveld Niagara Energy Innovation and Enterprise Park, dedicated to advancing energy and bioeconomy innovation. Since signing the asset purchase agreement in ...
Read More »AWIC Hosts Free Workshop on Generational Dynamics in the Workplace
The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) invites employers, leaders, and young professionals to join a free, in-person workshop series on Generational Dynamics in the Workplace, taking place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie. Facilitated by Nicki Straza from Straza Solutions, these workshops will help participants navigate generational differences, improve communication, and build stronger, more inclusive workplaces. Today’s workplaces ...
Read More »FONOM Calls for Coordinated Action to Protect Northern Forestry Jobs Following Ear Falls Sawmill Shutdown
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is deeply concerned by the announcement of an indefinite shutdown at the Ear Falls sawmill. The loss of this facility is not just a blow to one community—it’s a warning signal for all of Northern Ontario’s resource-based towns. For decades, forestry has been a lifeline for Northern families, driving local economies, supporting municipal ...
Read More »Ontario Energy Board Announces Changes to Electricity Prices
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2025. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect. Also, effective November 1, 2025, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) ...
Read More »CUPW Meeting With the Minister’s Office October 16 – Recap
Friday, October 17 2025 2023-2027/348 No. 155 Yesterday, members of CUPW’s National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees continued their discussions with representatives from Minister Lightbound’s office about the future of the public post office and what it will take to get ratifiable collective agreements. We explained the importance of job security protections in our collective agreements as well as the ...
Read More »FONOM & NOMA – Thank Feds & Province for their Partnership to Keep Kap Paper Operating
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing their sincere appreciation to the Government of Canada, Premier Doug Ford, and the Province of Ontario for their coordinated efforts to keep the Kapuskasing Paper facility operating. This joint support provides much-needed stability to families, workers, and businesses across Northeastern Ontario. The decision ensures ...
Read More »Unifor calls for immediate government action as Interfor Ear Falls sawmill shuts down
Oct 17, 2025 at 22:00 Unifor is calling for immediate action from all levels of government following today’s announcement that Interfor is shutting down its Ear Falls, Ont., sawmill indefinitely. “We’re well beyond warning signs in the forestry sector and are now seeing widespread job loss in response to the economic warfare waged by the United States,” said Unifor National ...
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