April 2010 Archive

Forestry Plan a Good Start – Arborvitae

THUNDER BAY – Today, the Province of Ontario released its proposal for changing the way Crown timber is to be managed, priced and sold. The proposed ...

The Quiet Advance of the HST

THUNDER BAY – With the HST set to come into force this summer in British Columbia and Ontario, Northern Ontario New ...

Hyer on the Hill – Investing in our Children – Childcare in Canada

In Canada, we have an industry that would inject $2.30 into the economy for every dollar invested in it. One whose ...

Thunder Bay Seeks Public Input on Multiplex

THUNDER BAY - The City of Thunder Bay is looking for citizens’ views, comments and suggestions on key questions and to ...

Fire Ban Lifted

THUNDER BAY – The cool, damp weather, along with showers in the forecast have allowed officials with the MNR to lift ...

Breast Cancer Today – May 13

THUNDER BAY - While significant advances have been made in breast cancer care, evidence has shown that Ontarians diagnosed with breast ...

Youth Week – May 1-8th in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY - The Community Youth Coalition is proclaiming May 1 – 8 the 6th annual Youth Week in Thunder ...

Take it to the Dump!

THUNDER BAY - With Spring clean-up activities happening in homes and yards throughout the City, landfill tipping fees will be ...

New Approach for Forest Tenure Seeks Public Input

THUNDER BAY - A proposed new approach to forest tenure and pricing could help re-energize Ontario’s forest sector. “The proposed new ...

From the House – John Rafferty MP

This week in Ottawa has been a busy one with some great progress on the issue of pensions. On Monday, I ...