"Let's face it, the north has been ignored by Kathleen Wynne for far too long," the Tory leader told his caucus at their annual retreat in Timmins. ...
Category: Rural and North
Two new ridings proposed for Ontario’s Far North
Introducing Kiiwetinong and Mushkegowuk, which would be created out of the remapping of Kenora-Rainy River and Timmins-James Bay, respectively. ...
Party leaders attempt to woo Northern Ontario
The opposition leaders accused the governing Liberals of letting Northern Ontario simmer on the back-burner, while the premier maintained that’s “just not true.” ...
Northern Ontario separatist party seeking ‘suitable candidate’ for upcoming byelection
With Wynne touring northern colleges and universities, the local separatist party is suggesting that their activities may have prompted the move. ...
Bob Rae: Ontario and Ottawa have not ‘stepped up to the plate’ on Ring of Fire
The former Ontario premier, who is the lead negotiator for the Matawa First Nations, says negotiations with the government “are continuing and from my perspective, we’re making progress.” ...
Seen: IPM 2016 in pictures
If politicians are going to ride tractors, we're going to be there to take pictures. ...
Opposition wants reports on Nipigon Bridge failure made public
The transportation minister maintained the reports are just one thread in the tapestry, and releasing them now would be a “reckless approach.” ...
Heard: You don’t need permission to go fishin’ this weekend
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Happening: Province grants $1 million to Leamington food processor
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Heard: Steelworkers ratify deal with eastern Ontario wood company
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