During question period Thursday, NDP MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell demanded answers from Doug Ford for local participants of the Basic Income Pilot Project cancelled by the Ford government this summer. ”When did the government inform participants of the Basic Income pilot program that it was to end, and have they been informed when they will no longer receive the income that ...
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Congratulations to Trish & Her Big Spin
With her family in attendance to cheer her on, Patricia LaLonde of Wawa took a spin on THE BIG SPIN Wheel at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to win $100,000! Patricia won a top prize with OLG’s THE BIG SPIN INSTANT game (#2075). “When I scratched THE BIG SPIN ticket in the store, I knew I won ...
Read More »Government’s approach to sex-ed is harmful to LGBTQ2 people and puts youth at risk
In the 5 weeks since the Ontario PCs’ cabinet was sworn in it has become increasingly apparent that when Premier Doug Ford was sloganeering about his government being the first “For the People”, he didn’t mean LGBTQ2 people or anyone who cares about child safety or building a more inclusive Ontario. The PCs have moved hastily to scrap the ...
Read More »MFN Celebrates with Youth & Elder Gathering (Schedule)
‘Buck-a-Beer’ Returns August 27th
Beer fans across Ontario can officially start counting down the days until the return of ‘Buck-a-Beer’, the popular $1-per-beer price floor that delighted people across Ontario until it was cancelled when the previous government abruptly introduced new beer price regulations. “We were elected on a promise to reduce red tape and put the people first,” said Premier Doug Ford, who ...
Read More »Fred Eaglesmith to Tour Northeastern Ontario & Wawa!
The Fall 2018 Fred Eaglesmith tour schedule is almost all about small halls. After Starbuck, Manitoba (not Starbucks, but Starbuck Community Hall), they will reach Winnipeg to play the Park Theatre. Then begins their return home to Ontario. About 21 months have passed since Fred Eaglesmith played many shows in this part of the province with his talented wife, ...
Read More »Severe thunderstorm warning
Aug 6, 2018 @ 02:34 – UPDATED OR ENDED BY 1:46 A.M. EDT. 5:08 PM EDT Sunday 05 August 2018 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville At 5:08 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to nickel size hail. This severe thunderstorm is located 15 kilometres ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 3
(96 Players) 1st FLIGHT: Jason Rouleau, Cris Rouleau, Nathan Lavoie-6 under par 30!! 2nd FLIGHT: Shane Bukowski, Dan Simon, John Simon- 3 under par 33 3rdFLIGHT: Jeff Lamon, James Morden, Al MacDonald- 2 under par 34 4th FLIGHT: Ron Rody, Dave Hall, Claude Samson- 1 under par 35 5th FLIGHT: Lloyd Barstead, Bob Stewart- even par36 6th FLIGHT: Joel Dechamplain, ...
Read More »Former Wildfire Response Support Personnel Come Out Of Retirement To Help
Ontario is prioritizing the safety of the public and emergency responders, and the protection of communities and private property during this year’s busy fire season. “We are doing everything we possibly can to ensure that people are safe and property is not affected, including seeking the help of highly skilled wildfire response support personnel who have retired,” said Minister of ...
Read More »Algoma Commissions 55MW Combined Heat and Power Plant
Algoma announced today that just four months after its acquisition of its neighbouring combined heat and power plant (formerly Lake Superior Power Plant), the idled facility is back online supplying power to Algoma’s power grid. August 1st, 2018 marked its first day of production, generating 32 MW of power just in time to meet summer’s peak power requirements. Algoma CEO ...
Read More »Ontario Announces Constitutional Challenge to Federal Government’s Punishing Carbon Tax Scheme
The Government of Ontario today announced the next step in its fight to defend the people of Ontario from the federal government’s plan to impose a punishing new carbon tax on Ontario families and businesses. Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Phillips and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney today announced that the Government of Ontario will take immediate steps to ...
Read More »A Word from Dr. Kirby – The Problem of Soda Pop in the Home
Soda pop (sweetened beverages like coke and ginger ale and Fanta etc.) have been shown to be the biggest overall contributor to the present epidemic of obesity and diabetes. This study considers whether children in homes where soda pop drinks are regularly available actually drink more of these sweetened beverages than children in homes where these beverages are not regularly ...
Read More »Ontario’s Government to Reform Social Assistance to Help More People Get Back on Track
Ontario is working on a plan to reform Social Assistance so that it helps more people break the cycle of poverty, re-enter the workforce and get back on track. “We need to do more than just help people remain mired in poverty,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, in announcing the reform plan. “We’re going to ...
Read More »May Contain Nuts – Eat The Cake
May Contain Nuts- Eat The Cake August 2018 Jenelle McAuley, RD Tell me about your diet. And no I don’t mean your Atkins diet or keto diet- those are not diets, they are torture. Tell me about all the things you eat. My diet? It contains fruits and veggies, coffee, lots of coffee. Some days it’s green smoothies and salads, ...
Read More »Ontario Marks World Day Against Human Trafficking
Today, Ontario joins the international community to raise awareness of human trafficking and make it clear that this heinous crime will not be tolerated in our communities. “I think a lot of Ontarians would be shocked to learn that girls, women and vulnerable people are being abused and exploited by human traffickers right here in our backyard,” said Minister ...
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