Battle over the Drummond Report starts at Queen’s Park

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QUEEN’S PARK – “Ontario has racked up $302.4 million in new debt and, based on current trends, will have lost another 1,800 full-time jobs in the week since the Drummond report’s release – yet all Ontarians have heard is more vapid rhetoric from their Premier”, charges Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak. “Tuesday’s return of the Legislature was a…

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Tbaytel Planning Network Upgrades to Improve 4G HSPA

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THUNDER BAY – Tbaytel remains hard at it, seeking to boost the company’s wireless phone network. The company states, “Tbaytel’s ongoing work to improve the quality of our 4G HSPA + Network continues”.

Tbaytel will be performing upgrades to its cellular network in the following areas:

February 23 – Westfort February 28 – Shuniah February 29 – Current River March 5…

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Winter Road to Attawapiskat a Busy Highway

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ATTAWAPISKAT – The modular homes are making it into Attawapiskat along what is a very busy winter road. During the short time of the year when the road is open, all of the supplies for the community, and for the De Beers Victor Mine have to be brought in. It makes…

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The Road to Extinction: A Call to End the Snapping Turtle Hunt

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THUNDER BAY – The David Suzuki Foundation, Ontario Nature and the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre released a new report today documenting the plight of Ontario’s imperilled snapping turtles, prehistoric creatures that have been around for 40 million years but are being pushed to the brink of extinction. The Road to Extinction: A Call to End the Snapping Turtle…

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Fedeli Sees Tremendous Opportunity in Ring of Fire

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QUEEN’S PARK – Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli is making good on one of his key campaign promises by finalizing details for a local sales mission to the Ring of Fire mining find. “Last fall, I pledged to lead a group of regional mining firms to see the potential of this once-in-a-century opportunity. Today, I’m making good…

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Chief Danny Morris of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib First Nation is sending a message

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THUNDER BAY – Chief Danny Morris of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib First Nation is sending a message to the Ontario Provincial Police and to the Ontario Government that the First Nation is heading to take action against God’s Lake Resources.

The First Nation has been engaged in discussion and debate with the Ontario Government over actions taken by mining companies on…

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The Government of Canada is encouraged and hopeful Shannen’s dream will continue to have a positive impact

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THUNDER BAY – “Shannen’s Dream is now a powerful movement, led by children and for children,” shares Chelsea Jane Edwards, a 16 year old high school student from Attawapiskat. Shannen Koostachin in 2008 wrote, “I want to have a better education because I want to follow my dreams and grow up and study to be a lawyer. For…

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Quebec has embarked on a bold plan to develop the north

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THUNDER BAY – The province of Quebec has embarked on a bold plan to develop the north. Plan Nord is a broad plan designed to help transform and build the economy of the entire province. The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, John Duncan,…

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Thunder Bay – Lots to do in the City for Family Day Long Weekend!

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THUNDER BAY – While some in Thunder Bay are likely planning trips to Duluth, those in the city who prefer to Shop Local and support the local economy, there is lots to do and lots to have fun doing this weekend. Your family might love an /*

Ontario residents can fish licence-free this Family Fishing Weekend

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THUNDER BAY – The weather is looking good for a weekend’s ice fishing family fun. Ontario residents can fish licence-free this Family Fishing Weekend, which runs from February 18 to 20. “Whether it’s your first time or you’re an old pro at ice fishing, Family Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity to get outdoors with your family and…

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