The federal government is being urged to ensure there is funding in next week's budget for an aboriginal diabetes program.
The National Aboriginal Diabetes Association says an initiative they've overseen for the past five years is due to run out of money at the end of next month.
Dina Bruyere heads up the association and says as many as 600 diabetes programs on reserves are reliant on the funding.
Bruyere says they have been trying to find out if their funding will be continued, but so far the federal government has been mum on the issue.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Confederation College No Strike
Faculty at Ontario's 24 colleges have accepted what the colleges called their final contract offer.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board confirming that almost 51 and a half per cent accepted the offer in a vote across the province.
Confederation College president Pat Lang is glad there will be no strike.
Lang says in this day and age 5.9 per cent over three years is a fair contract.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board confirming that almost 51 and a half per cent accepted the offer in a vote across the province.
Confederation College president Pat Lang is glad there will be no strike.
Lang says in this day and age 5.9 per cent over three years is a fair contract.
Ignoring the North?
New Democrats are accusing the McGuinty Liberals of ignoring northern Ontario.
Leader Andrea Horvath told the legislature yesterday a group of municipal leaders from the northwest she recently met are looking for help in dealing with high unemployment rates and increase usage of social services.
Acting Premier Dwight Duncan admits there are unique challenges in the north, but noted the province has responded through a number of recent investments to mining, forestry and infrastructure.
Leader Andrea Horvath told the legislature yesterday a group of municipal leaders from the northwest she recently met are looking for help in dealing with high unemployment rates and increase usage of social services.
Acting Premier Dwight Duncan admits there are unique challenges in the north, but noted the province has responded through a number of recent investments to mining, forestry and infrastructure.
Ontario Throne Speech
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says he wants the province to get serious about competing for international students.
And that's part of his ambitious five-year plan called Open Ontario, which will be unveiled during the throne speech on March 8th.
Open Ontario also includes plans to cash in on a growing demand for water and clean water technology and a promise to develop a huge chromite deposit in the northwest known as the Ring of Fire.
And that's part of his ambitious five-year plan called Open Ontario, which will be unveiled during the throne speech on March 8th.
Open Ontario also includes plans to cash in on a growing demand for water and clean water technology and a promise to develop a huge chromite deposit in the northwest known as the Ring of Fire.
HST Protest
Members of a northwestern Ontario First Nation braved a briskwind and blocked the Trans-Canada Highway yesterday to protest the impending Harmonized Sales Tax.
Protesters from Pic Mobert waved aboriginal flags, anti-H-S-T signs and beat traditional drums near their traditional pow wow grounds about 20 kilometres west of White River.
Most of Ontario's First Nations are concerned the H-S-T will hike the cost of essentials like heat and hydro.
More highway slowdowns are planned by northwestern Ontario First Nations before the H-S-T kicks in July 1st.
Protesters from Pic Mobert waved aboriginal flags, anti-H-S-T signs and beat traditional drums near their traditional pow wow grounds about 20 kilometres west of White River.
Most of Ontario's First Nations are concerned the H-S-T will hike the cost of essentials like heat and hydro.
More highway slowdowns are planned by northwestern Ontario First Nations before the H-S-T kicks in July 1st.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
First Nations Housing
The eighth annual First Nations Northern Housing Conference hasdrawn about 200 representatives from eight tribal councils and 70communities in northern Ontario.
The conference in Thunder Bay features workshops, a trade showand 36 suppliers from Ontario and Manitoba.
Presentations include energy conservation and efficiency, mouldprevention and treatment, and a panel discussion on how First Nations' communities can improve housing conditions.
The conference in Thunder Bay features workshops, a trade showand 36 suppliers from Ontario and Manitoba.
Presentations include energy conservation and efficiency, mouldprevention and treatment, and a panel discussion on how First Nations' communities can improve housing conditions.
Research Lab LED
Lakehead University is getting over half a million dollars to build a new research lab.
It's being done in partnership with a private company.
Northern Development minister Michael Gravelle says the lab will study LED lights and ways to improve the technology.
The money comes from the provinces Northern Heritage Fund.
It's being done in partnership with a private company.
Northern Development minister Michael Gravelle says the lab will study LED lights and ways to improve the technology.
The money comes from the provinces Northern Heritage Fund.
Tim Horton's Youth Camp
The Tim Horton's Foundation isn't giving up its plan to develop a kids camp in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Sylvia Lake is the latest battleground for a proposed youth camp.
Dave Newnham is the vice-president of the the Tim Horton Children's Foundation and says they want to build a 12-million dollar retreat for underprivileged children on an untouched portion of the park.
Newnham says they hope to finalize the location of the summer camp this year and start construction next year, with completion sometime in 2012.
Sylvia Lake is the latest battleground for a proposed youth camp.
Dave Newnham is the vice-president of the the Tim Horton Children's Foundation and says they want to build a 12-million dollar retreat for underprivileged children on an untouched portion of the park.
Newnham says they hope to finalize the location of the summer camp this year and start construction next year, with completion sometime in 2012.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Via Rail NWO
The move is on again to bring back passenger rail service to Kenora and Thunder Bay.
New Democrat MP Bruce Hyer plans to introduce a private members motion on the issue when parliament resumes.
Hyer says the time is right to restore the service and hopes his motion brings attention to the issue.
New Democrat MP Bruce Hyer plans to introduce a private members motion on the issue when parliament resumes.
Hyer says the time is right to restore the service and hopes his motion brings attention to the issue.
Downtown Kenora Funding
The City of Kenora is getting more funding to help fix up the downtown core.
The Ministry of Agriculture, food and Rural affairs has announced a250 thousand dollar grant that will be shared with the KenoraHarbortown Business Improvement Zone.
The funding will help out with landscaping improvements inthe downtown area and also signage and new banners.
The B.I.Z. is expected to contribute 25 thousand dollars aspart of the program.
The Ministry of Agriculture, food and Rural affairs has announced a250 thousand dollar grant that will be shared with the KenoraHarbortown Business Improvement Zone.
The funding will help out with landscaping improvements inthe downtown area and also signage and new banners.
The B.I.Z. is expected to contribute 25 thousand dollars aspart of the program.
Hampton Pensions Abitibi
Demands for pension assistance for Ontario's Abitibi-Bowater workers in the Legislature yesterday.
Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton says support recently given to Nortel's pension plan should be offered to AbitibiBowater's underfunding pension plan.
Education Minister Leona Dombrowsky says the money given to Nortel was from a pension benefits guarantee fund that guarantees each worker one-thousand dollars per month.
Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton says support recently given to Nortel's pension plan should be offered to AbitibiBowater's underfunding pension plan.
Education Minister Leona Dombrowsky says the money given to Nortel was from a pension benefits guarantee fund that guarantees each worker one-thousand dollars per month.
Teaching Awards
Nominations are open for the Ontario Teaching Awards.
Anyone can nominate an educator who is innovative and creative can log onto www.teachingawards.ca
Ontario Teachers Federation President Reno Melatti says Northwestern Ontario has taken home the award before.
Nominations close on April 12th.
Anyone can nominate an educator who is innovative and creative can log onto www.teachingawards.ca
Ontario Teachers Federation President Reno Melatti says Northwestern Ontario has taken home the award before.
Nominations close on April 12th.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Signage By Law
Thursday is the final day local residents have to comment onthe city's new sign by-law.
The by-law has been in the works for months.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says the one issue people continueto comment on is the ban on posting sign banners on the C.P. Rail fence.
Cuthbert says council hopes to be able to approve the newsign by-law in the next couple of months.
The by-law has been in the works for months.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says the one issue people continueto comment on is the ban on posting sign banners on the C.P. Rail fence.
Cuthbert says council hopes to be able to approve the newsign by-law in the next couple of months.
Signage By Law
Thursday is the final day local residents have to comment onthe city's new sign by-law.
The by-law has been in the works for months.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says the one issue people continueto comment on is the ban on posting sign banners on the C.P. Rail fence.
Cuthbert says council hopes to be able to approve the newsign by-law in the next couple of months.
The by-law has been in the works for months.
Councillor Wendy Cuthbert says the one issue people continueto comment on is the ban on posting sign banners on the C.P. Rail fence.
Cuthbert says council hopes to be able to approve the newsign by-law in the next couple of months.
NOMA Energy
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is asking the Province to not abandon it's plans for new energy transmission lines in Northwestern Ontario.
President Anne Krassilowsky says they want to see the east of Nipigon to Pickle Lake line move forward as outlined in the Northern Growth Plan.
NOMA is asking the plan be modified to provide service to Whitesand First Nation, Armstrong and Gull Bay First Nation.
President Anne Krassilowsky says they want to see the east of Nipigon to Pickle Lake line move forward as outlined in the Northern Growth Plan.
NOMA is asking the plan be modified to provide service to Whitesand First Nation, Armstrong and Gull Bay First Nation.
STR Trails
The Sunset Trail Riders Club is giving back to its volunteers.
President Ken Bracken says they're providing incentives for those members who groom area trails.
Bracken adds they've created a vintage sled permit for those members who have snowmachines 15 years and older.
President Ken Bracken says they're providing incentives for those members who groom area trails.
Bracken adds they've created a vintage sled permit for those members who have snowmachines 15 years and older.
Ontario Good Roads Conference
Several members of Kenora City Council will be spending the week in Toronto.
Councillor Dave McCann is attending the annual Good Roads Conference.
McCann says its a good chance for them to lobby provincial cabinet ministers on issues important for the city.
The City has 8 meetings set up with provincial cabinet ministers or their representatives.
Councillor Dave McCann is attending the annual Good Roads Conference.
McCann says its a good chance for them to lobby provincial cabinet ministers on issues important for the city.
The City has 8 meetings set up with provincial cabinet ministers or their representatives.
Hospital Budget Meetings
The Ontario Health Coalition says hospitals need to find out sooner rather than later how much money they'll have to work with this year.
The Ministry of Health still hasn't indicated how much it plans to increase hospital budgets by in 2010.
Natalie Mehra is the executive director of the coalition and sayseven if hospitals get a two percent increase, it will leave manyshort of funds.
The Ontario Health Coalition is planning to hold a number of hearings across the province next month on the future of rural and northern Hospitals.
The Ministry of Health still hasn't indicated how much it plans to increase hospital budgets by in 2010.
Natalie Mehra is the executive director of the coalition and sayseven if hospitals get a two percent increase, it will leave manyshort of funds.
The Ontario Health Coalition is planning to hold a number of hearings across the province next month on the future of rural and northern Hospitals.
Common Voice on Growth Plan
A Regional group has given the Provincial Government something to think about.
Common Voice Northwest has submitted more than 100-recommendations in a response to the proposed Northern Growth Plan.
Chair George Macey says they're not asking for a complete re-write.
Among Common Voice's recommendations is an agency that allows for more input from
Northern Ontario into the decision making process at Queen's Park.
Common Voice Northwest has submitted more than 100-recommendations in a response to the proposed Northern Growth Plan.
Chair George Macey says they're not asking for a complete re-write.
Among Common Voice's recommendations is an agency that allows for more input from
Northern Ontario into the decision making process at Queen's Park.
Friday, February 19, 2010
New Chamber President
There's been a changing of the guard at the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce.
Dwayne Yaremko has stepped down after two years as chamber presidentand has been replaced by Andy Scribilo.
Scribilo says he's no stranger to the job as he held the same position 10 years ago.
Scribilo will be joined on the board of the chamber by Linda Davedow, who will take over as first vice-president.
Yaremko will stay on the chamber board as past-president.
Dwayne Yaremko has stepped down after two years as chamber presidentand has been replaced by Andy Scribilo.
Scribilo says he's no stranger to the job as he held the same position 10 years ago.
Scribilo will be joined on the board of the chamber by Linda Davedow, who will take over as first vice-president.
Yaremko will stay on the chamber board as past-president.
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