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Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, the NDP’s Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic said that today, on World Water Day, the Ford government must act so that Indigenous people can have the same access to safe drinking water as all Ontarians.     “Today is World Water Day.   The United Nations theme this year, is ‘Leaving no one behind.’   When ...

The last federal budget before this October’s election short-changed Northern Ontario, and mostly missed the mark, according to the NDP’s Northern Ontario MPs, Carol Hughes and Charlie Angus. “This is a disappointing budget for Canadians who need help right now to make ends meet,” said Hughes. “This budget is disconnected from most people’s reality and the challenges we are facing ...

The 12 companies have each made their decisions. The results of the Fireworks.International Test Shot Photo Contest will be announced on Friday, March 22nd. You can view all qualifying submissions in our wrap-up video seen above. Which pictures will win the following prizes? Station Mall – $100 Gift Card Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie – Free Night Stay Algoma ...

The launch of Ontario’s maple syrup season is right on schedule for 2019, and producers across the province are looking forward to showcasing a new crop of sweet liquid gold during the 5th annual MapleWeekend, April 6 and 7, 2019. Hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA), Maple Weekend is a fun, free, two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates ...

On March 14, 2019 at approximately 3:00 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North East Region Crime Unit responded to a home invasion in the area of Wildwood Drive, in Aweres Township, Ontario. Investigation revealed that suspects gained entry to the residence and assaulted the home owner. A safe, ammunition and several firearms were ...

Doug Ford’s deep cuts to students and classrooms, announced Friday, will mean thousands fewer teachers, bigger class sizes, and less help for every student. NDP Education critic Marit Stiles said the Official Opposition will oppose the callous cuts to children and learning.   The Ford Conservatives’ new scheme for children includes raising caps on class sizes starting in Grade 4, ...

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374 continues it’s 52nd year tradition of hosting the Annual Maple Syrup Festival on April 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2019. For many friends and family it is a custom to travel many hours and fill up on fluffy pancakes, perfectly fried sausages covered in golden local maple syrup. The regular customers, they mark their ...

On March 22, 2019, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Sault College Local Committee is hosting a Multi Culture Party! Taking place at Odeno at Sault College from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., this event is open to all and promises to be an exciting evening of culture and celebration! From 8-10:30 p.m., guests will experience live performances from different ...

Transport Canada has this morning made the decision to ground all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft effective immediately and to close Canadian airspace to this aircraft series. We are fully complying with this decision and have taken the necessary steps to safely ground all 13 Boeing MAX aircraft currently in service. We’d like to reassure you that over 92 per cent ...

Charles Harnick, Q.C., L.S.M. has been nominated as the new Chair of Legal Aid Ontario. “Charles Harnick has a long-standing commitment to improving access to justice and a track record of achieving results,” said Attorney General Caroline Mulroney. “I have no doubt that Charles will be focused on improving outcomes for Legal Aid Ontario’s clients.” “The Law Society believes that legal ...

The Ford Government continues to forge ahead with their roguish changes to Ontario’s health care system despite the outcry from the public and many public health care authorities. For decades, Ontarians have had access to one of the premier public health care systems in the world. Now, after years of underfunding and cuts by successive Liberal and Conservative governments, Ontarians ...

NDP MPP Ian Arthur, the Official Opposition critic for the Environment and Sustainability, will lay out the details of his comprehensive private member’s bill, which calls on Ontario to ban single-use, throw-away plastics this morning. “Our landfills are piled high with plastic garbage that will take generations to degrade, and our lakes and rivers — and waters around the world ...

Mar 12, 2019 @ 15:43 The search for two people onboard a Robinson R66 helicopter that went missing between Sudbury and Kapuskasing, Ontario, ended with the discovery of their aircraft on March 11, 2019. Unfortunately, when Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue technicians (SAR techs) arrived at the crash site, Jody and Nicole Blais were found without vital signs. ...

After blowing nearly $200 million in payouts and golden handshakes in his meddling at Hydro One, Doug Ford has now set the annual compensation for the new Hydro One CEO at a whopping $1.5 million. The CEO of Hydro-Quebec is paid about $800,000 in base salary and bonuses. The CEO of Hydro One before the Liberals privatized it was paid ...

“If we take care of the land, it will take care of us.” More than 300 First Nations guardians, leaders and partners are gathering in Vancouver from March 12 – 13th to discuss the next steps in creating a national guardians network. Guardians serve as the “moccasins and mukluks” on the ground for their communities. Drawing on traditional knowledge and ...