Other News

The Ontario government recognizes the current turbulent landscape resulting from U.S. tariffs and related U.S. trade policies, and the significant uncertainty for Northern Ontario’s workers and businesses. To protect Northern Ontario’s economy today and into the future, the government is refocusing the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to prioritize investments that protect northern industries and jobs, mitigate the impacts ...

Canada Post hosted an event in Prince Albert today to celebrate an upcoming stamp commemorating Métis Elder and Michif Language Keeper, Sophie McDougall. A devoted educator and leader, McDougall (1928-2023) is remembered for sharing extensive knowledge of her culture and language with generations of students and community members over her long life. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders ...

A not-for-profit organization that tracks a nuclear waste burial project proposed for northwestern Ontario has released the results of a recent survey gauging public attitudes towards the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and its project. We the Nuclear Free North’s survey results  show an overwhelmingly negative response to the NWMO’s project and communications. An invitation to complete the survey was distributed ...

At a celebration in Ulukhaktok today, Canada Post unveiled an upcoming stamp honouring Indigenous leader, Julia Haogak Ogina. The accomplished Inuit drum dance teacher has devoted her life to maintaining the culture and language of her ancestors. Ogina is known for her efforts to retrieve and preserve drum dance songs and the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning ...

June 11, 2025 The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on the anniversary of the apology to former students of Residential Schools: “Today, we remember an important step on our nation’s path to reconciliation. Seventeen years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood before the House of Commons to deliver a long-awaited apology ...

June 11, 2025 L’honorable Pierre Poilievre, chef du Parti conservateur du Canada, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’anniversaire de la Présentation d’excuses aux anciens élèves des pensionnats : « Aujourd’hui, nous nous souvenons d’une étape importante sur la voie de la réconciliation de notre pays. Il y a dix-sept ans, le premier ministre Stephen Harper s’est présenté ...

June 8, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to address the ongoing 2025 wildfire situation affecting many parts of the country. The group was briefed on efforts to respond to the fires and support evacuations. This includes the mobilization of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to assist with ...

Police have determined the cause of death in an ongoing investigation in Pikangikum First Nation and are requesting the public’s assistance. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Pikangikum Peacekeepers and emergency medical services responded to an individual in medical distress on Big House Road. Tina ...

Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat – Despite significant opposition from Indigenous groups, diverse civil society organizations and thousands of Ontarians the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5 yesterday. This legislation infringes on Indigenous rights, gives unchecked powers to provincial ministers, dismantles protections for Ontario’s most vulnerable species, overrides municipal planning ...

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person following a snowmobile collision on Sprucewood Drive, back in February 2025. On February 5th, 2025, shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers received a report from Red Rock Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of a snowmobile collision near Sprucewood Road, Lyon Township. Officers attended then followed ambulance to the Nipigon ...

Le 4 juin 2025 Ottawa (Ontario) « Aujourd’hui, je me joins aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes pour pleurer la perte de l’honorable Marc Garneau, officier de marine, astronaute et serviteur de la population canadienne de grande distinction. « Marc est entré dans l’histoire en tant que premier Canadien à aller dans l’espace, inspirant toute une génération par son courage et ...

June 4, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “Today, I join Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau – Canadian naval officer, astronaut, and public servant of exceptional distinction. “Marc made history as the first Canadian in space, inspiring a generation with his courage and intellect. Marc was named a Companion of the Order of Canada – our highest civilian honour. After a decorated career ...

As part of our plan to protect Ontario and grow a stronger, more competitive economy, the Ontario PC government is investing $500 million to create a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund—a generational investment to strengthen Ontario’s mineral sector and secure good-paying jobs for Ontario workers. This new fund will provide strategic financial support to: Expand and modernize existing processing facilities ...

Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP is calling on the Premier to repeal Bill 5 after the government rammed through the legislation without consent, consultation, or debate: “This is a shameful day for our province,” said Marit Stiles. “Doug Ford and his government have silenced communities, shut down debate, and pulled out all the stops to force through ...

Jun 4, 2025 at 07:57 Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following two separate traffic complaints. On the 21st day of May 2025, just before 6:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to reports of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11&17, east bound ...