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Feds cash up Cochrane and Kapuskasing

Feds cash up Cochrane and Kapuskasing

Two northeastern Ontario towns with key infrastructure projects were cashed up by FedNor this month.
Governments make educational funding splash in Thunder Bay, Sault

Governments make educational funding splash in Thunder Bay, Sault

The infrastructure wish lists of post-secondary institutions in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie are being fulfilled after the federal and provincial governments went on a funding tear.
Northern reps selected for municipal board

Northern reps selected for municipal board

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has announced a new slate of directors for its Northern Caucus.
Cabinet shuffle pleases leaders, industry

Cabinet shuffle pleases leaders, industry

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) was delighted that all four Northern Ontario will stay in cabinet at Queen’s Park.
Bear hunt, roads funding cheers up FONOM

Bear hunt, roads funding cheers up FONOM

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is applauding the province’s decision to extend the pilot program for the spring bear hunt for an additional five years. In a Feb.

Chambers say confidence waning in Ontario’s economy

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the fifth annual edition of Emerging Stronger, a document outlining an economic agenda for Ontario.
FONOM seeing red over enviro commish comments

FONOM seeing red over enviro commish comments

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wants the Ontario government to take a stand on the tax exemption for coloured fuel.
Power program widened to include more sectors

Power program widened to include more sectors

The Ontario government is extending its Industrial Electricity Incentive Program and is opening it up to a wider variety of business sectors.
Growth summit gets mixed reviews

Growth summit gets mixed reviews

Attending the Think North II summit and working with delegates from across Northern Ontario marks the halfway point to a successful Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, said Irish guest speaker John Gallagher.
Hyperbole and vitriol over Bill 151

Hyperbole and vitriol over Bill 151

The McGuinty government's move to fast-track new forestry legislation and hold the final public consultation hearings only in Toronto continues to spark outrage across the North.