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January 29, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Hazel McCallion: “Today, I join Ontarians and Canadians in mourning the passing of Hazel McCallion, the former long-serving mayor of Mississauga. “My dear friend Hazel was an extraordinary woman who wore many hats: a businessperson, an athlete, a politician, and one ...

“At the request of the family, I announce with a heavy heart, the passing of my dear friend and mentor, Hazel McCallion. Hazel passed away peacefully at her home in Mississauga early this morning at the incredible age of 101. Hazel was the true definition of a public servant. She dedicated her long life to her community, including 36 years as ...

« À la demande de la famille, je vous informe, avec beaucoup de tristesse, le décès de ma chère amie et mentore, Hazel McCallion. Hazel est décédée paisiblement à son domicile de Mississauga tôt ce matin, à l’âge incroyable de 101 ans. Hazel incarnait à merveille la notion de service public. En effet, elle a consacré sa vie entière à ...

Le 27 janvier 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l’Holocauste : « Aujourd’hui, en cette Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l’Holocauste, je me joins aux Canadiens pour honorer la mémoire des plus de six millions de ...

January 27, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I join Canadians in honouring the memory of the more than six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. We remember the many Roma and Sinti, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ people, Black people, ...

This past weekend, the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council (MNOYC) partnered with The Gordon Foundation to host a Métis Self-Government Simulation for Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) youth. From Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22, youth gathered at Toronto’s Sheraton Gateway Hotel to develop foundational skills and key learnings on the many facets of Métis self-government. Participants networked ...

Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, has issued the following statement: “The forest sector and its workers are vital to our government’s plan to build Ontario. Today, we are speaking out against unfair trade practices that continue to target our province, harming the workers, families and communities ...

Statement by the Prime Minister on the Day of Unity of Ukraine January 22, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Day of Unity of Ukraine: “Today, as the people of Ukraine continue to fight for their freedom in the face of Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable invasion, we join them in marking ...

January 17, 2023 Windsor, Ontario From mining, to manufacturing, to charging, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. When electric vehicles are made from Canadian minerals, assembled by Canadian auto workers, and powered at Canadian-made chargers, we secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean now and into ...

On January 18, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to a break in at a residence on Mount Lake, north or Elliot Lake. On January 17, 2023, police received information from the complainant who reported a break-in to a house on Mount Lake and a Ski-doo floater coat was stolen. The break-in occurred during ...

The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) leadership and the governments of Canada and Ontario will begin mediated discussions today with the Honourable Murray Sinclair serving as the mediator. On Thursday, Justice Hennessy agreed to an adjournment which will delay Stage Three proceedings by two weeks to allow all parties to come together for settlement discussions.   Stage Three – ...

Snowmobile Safety Week runs January 14-22, 2023. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. But, not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy. No ice is “safe ice“. Underlying water currents or air pockets can create thin ice, even in ...

On Thursday January 12th, 2023 at 4:23pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Nipigon Detachment were dispatched to attend a local gas station. The driver of a commercial motor vehicle was requesting police assistance with a locked fuel card. Investigation determined their vehicle, a 2019 Peterbilt transport, had been reported stolen from Mississauga, Ontario. On the same date. Mohammed AL-BASHIRI ...

Jan 13, 2023 at 18:15 On January 11, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a missing person from Algoma Mills within the Township of the North Shore. Paul ROUSSELLE has been located. The OPP would like to thank the public and media partners ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) announced its new multi-year strategic plan to expand its mission to support and initiate economic growth across the Algoma region.   “We share the responsibility to create more jobs within our region and our plan includes making significant investments into our programs and services to help accomplish that,’ explains Peter Bruijns, Executive Director ...