Another big chunk of cash for the downtown revitalization project.
This morning, the federal government presented a cheque for two million dollars for phase two of the project.
Finance minister Jim Flaherty was on hand to make the announcement and says the funding comes from their federal stimulus package.
Flaherty also announced 375 thousand dollars for the Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation to carry out its work as a community development corporation.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Spread of H1N1 slowing
The spread of the H1N1 virus seems to be waning in northwesternOntario.
The latest figures from the Ministry of Health show no new cases ofthe swine flu virus in the region in the past week.
There are currently 70 confirmed cases of H1N1 in the northwest,but the symptoms are considered mild.
The latest figures from the Ministry of Health show no new cases ofthe swine flu virus in the region in the past week.
There are currently 70 confirmed cases of H1N1 in the northwest,but the symptoms are considered mild.
More bad news for Abitibi workers
More bad news for the floundering forest industry in northwestern Ontario.
AbitibiBowater says its shutting down two newsprint machines at its Thunder Bay mill indefinitely.
About 360 employees will be laid off as a result of the downtime.
Company spokesperson, Jean-Phillipe Cote says poor market conditions are to blame.
He ads that one of the paper machines may eventually be re-started.
Kraft, sawmill and woodland operations haven't been affected yet.
AbitibiBowater says its shutting down two newsprint machines at its Thunder Bay mill indefinitely.
About 360 employees will be laid off as a result of the downtime.
Company spokesperson, Jean-Phillipe Cote says poor market conditions are to blame.
He ads that one of the paper machines may eventually be re-started.
Kraft, sawmill and woodland operations haven't been affected yet.
Kenora Council supports YAA
Municipal support continues to grow for the Northwestern Health Unit's Youth Action Alliance.
Communities, including Kenora, have been passing resolutions calling on the Province to continue funding the youth-focused anti-smoking lobby group.
Health Unit Chair John Albanese says the backing is important.
Albanese says the alliance has been very effective with its anti-smoking initiatives and should be allowed to continue.
Communities, including Kenora, have been passing resolutions calling on the Province to continue funding the youth-focused anti-smoking lobby group.
Health Unit Chair John Albanese says the backing is important.
Albanese says the alliance has been very effective with its anti-smoking initiatives and should be allowed to continue.
No Posters
Kenora City Council is planning to draft a by-law preventing localevent organizers from putting up posters on downtown utility poles.
Councillor Dave McCann says the tape used for putting up posterswill damage the paint on the new light standards along Main Streetand can become an eyesore.
Council is talking about following the footsteps of city's like Edmonton and Toronto, which have installed community bullitin boards in hightraffic areas, where posters can be pinned up.
One area being considred for a community bulletin board is the new Lake of the Woods Plaza beside the ScotiaBank on Main Street.
Councillor Dave McCann says the tape used for putting up posterswill damage the paint on the new light standards along Main Streetand can become an eyesore.
Council is talking about following the footsteps of city's like Edmonton and Toronto, which have installed community bullitin boards in hightraffic areas, where posters can be pinned up.
One area being considred for a community bulletin board is the new Lake of the Woods Plaza beside the ScotiaBank on Main Street.
Harborfest Committee Happy with Weekend
Organizers of Harborfest say they had another great weekend.
There was a bit of rainfall and the temperatures were cooler than normal but overall the event is being deemed a success.
Director of Entertainment Dave Blake says the event went off without a hitch.
Anyone wanting to voice their thoughts on who they would like to see play next year's event can log onto www.cjrl.ca
Blake says he'll be taking the public's requests seriously when booking acts for 2010.
There was a bit of rainfall and the temperatures were cooler than normal but overall the event is being deemed a success.
Director of Entertainment Dave Blake says the event went off without a hitch.
Anyone wanting to voice their thoughts on who they would like to see play next year's event can log onto www.cjrl.ca
Blake says he'll be taking the public's requests seriously when booking acts for 2010.
New Festival Planned for the Fall
You might be a redneck if...you compete in the redneck games.
Kenora City Council is mulling over a proposal to hold such an eventin early October.
Nancy Tulloch is the city's tourism services manager and says its agood event to hold during the city's should season.
Some members of council says they aren't ready to shell out 20 thousand dollars to hold the event.
The Economic Development Commission is going to be asked to supportthe event through its budget.
Kenora City Council is mulling over a proposal to hold such an eventin early October.
Nancy Tulloch is the city's tourism services manager and says its agood event to hold during the city's should season.
Some members of council says they aren't ready to shell out 20 thousand dollars to hold the event.
The Economic Development Commission is going to be asked to supportthe event through its budget.
Fire Hall Tender Ready
It could be the end of the month before a tender is finally awarded fora proposed firehall on Barsky's Hill.
Bids are scheduled to be returned by August 14th, but the City's ChiefAdministrative Officer, Bill Presentanz says some companies are asking for at least a week extension.
He says some companies are having trouble getting quotes on heatingand ventilation costs.
He says its possible the deadline will be extended to August 21st, anda special meeting of council will be held a week later to award thetender.
The project is expected to cost about 4.5 million dollars.
Bids are scheduled to be returned by August 14th, but the City's ChiefAdministrative Officer, Bill Presentanz says some companies are asking for at least a week extension.
He says some companies are having trouble getting quotes on heatingand ventilation costs.
He says its possible the deadline will be extended to August 21st, anda special meeting of council will be held a week later to award thetender.
The project is expected to cost about 4.5 million dollars.
Far North Conservation Opposition
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation took its opposition to a bill seeking to map land in the Far North to the Ontario legislature to ask the government to scrap the plan.
Grand Chief Stan Beardy, along with several youth and other aboriginal leaders, says the bill infringes on First Nation Rights treaty rights.
Beardy says the plan will give the government too much power to decide how to handle lands where First Nations live, and argues the consultation process is so rushed that it's not legitimate.
New Democrat Gilles Bisson says the government is ``mucking up'' the process by leaving out the people most directly affected, just like with the Mining Act.
Bisson says even the industry agrees the process needs more time to clarify rules and avoid confrontations down the road.
The Ministry of Natural Resources insists there's still plenty of time to make changes to the bill which promises to protect at least 225,000 square kilometres in a network of conservation areas .
Grand Chief Stan Beardy, along with several youth and other aboriginal leaders, says the bill infringes on First Nation Rights treaty rights.
Beardy says the plan will give the government too much power to decide how to handle lands where First Nations live, and argues the consultation process is so rushed that it's not legitimate.
New Democrat Gilles Bisson says the government is ``mucking up'' the process by leaving out the people most directly affected, just like with the Mining Act.
Bisson says even the industry agrees the process needs more time to clarify rules and avoid confrontations down the road.
The Ministry of Natural Resources insists there's still plenty of time to make changes to the bill which promises to protect at least 225,000 square kilometres in a network of conservation areas .
Flaherty visits Kenora
The City of Kenora is getting two million dollars from the federalgovernment for phase two work on the downtown revitalizationproject.
Finanance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the funding this morningon the Kenora Harborfront.
Flaherty says the money will flow through FedNor to the municipality.
Yesterday, Flaherty announced 2.3 million dollars for Red Lake.
He also announce 375 thousand dollars for the Lake of the WoodsBusiness Incentive Corporation today.
Finanance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the funding this morningon the Kenora Harborfront.
Flaherty says the money will flow through FedNor to the municipality.
Yesterday, Flaherty announced 2.3 million dollars for Red Lake.
He also announce 375 thousand dollars for the Lake of the WoodsBusiness Incentive Corporation today.
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