Borderland News
Province announces enhancements to the Health Travel Grant
The provincial government is making several changes to the Northern Ontario Travel Grant. It provides reimbursement when travelling to access healthca...
May 01, 2024
Conservative leader reprimanded for calling Trudeau a 'wacko'
The federal Conservative leader was kicked out of the House of Commons on Tuesday for using unparliamentary language. Pierre Poilievre called Prime Mi...
Apr 30, 2024
NDP leader wants clarification before supporting federal budget
Still no firm commitment from the NDP for a vote in favour of the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Singh says discussions are underway with the Liberals...
Apr 30, 2024
Canada's economy grows 0.2% in February
Canada's economy continues to grow despite high interest rates that some have worried would lead to a recession. Statistics Canada said real gross dom...
Apr 30, 2024
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One active forest fire in the region
Despite cool, damp weather over the past couple of days, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says there was one new forest fire. The blaze ...
Apr 30, 2024
Don't forget to file your taxes by midnight on April 30
Make sure you get your taxes in by the deadline. They're due at midnight on Tuesday, April 30. U-File Tax Specialist Gerry Vittaratos says you should ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Nature organization launches Outdoor Fun, No Damage Done
As the spring thaw comes to an end and the weather gets warmer, everyone is thinking about outdoor adventures. Whether you're hitting the neighbourhoo...
Apr 30, 2024
Area school boards to receive increase in funding
School boards in northwestern Ontario are learning how much money they will receive from the provincial government for the next school year. Allocatio...
Apr 29, 2024
No support by premier to legalize illegal drugs
Premier Doug Ford is showing his displeasure with any move to decriminalize certain street drugs. It is being tried in B.C., but it has led to concern...
Apr 29, 2024
Ontario companies to have preference in public bids
Ontario companies will get an advantage when bidding for public contracts in the province. A new regulation under the Building Ontario Businesses Init...
Apr 29, 2024