Author Archives: Randy Thoms

The provincial government is asked to help strengthen its tourism industry. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) provided a list of suggestions to a legislative committee holding pre-bud...

A new advisory committee focused on Canada-U.S. relations is meeting today for the first time. The Prime Minister appointed the 18-member panel that includes former political leaders sitting alongside...

Ontario is simplifying the steps seniors 80 and over must take to renew their driver's license. The requirement to complete vision and cognitive screenings will now be done at select ServiceOntario Ce...

The provincial government has begun issuing rebate cheques to every resident in Ontario. The $200 rebate is to help residents cope with the high cost of living, which the province says has been caused...

Mark Carney has made it official. The former Bank of Canada government announced in Edmonton his bid to become leader of the federal Liberal Party. He becomes the first to enter the race to replace Ju...

Canada's Premiers and the federal government are showing a united front in confronting the threat of new tariffs from the United States. The focus will be convincing the Americans to reconsider. A mee...

The province is helping to expand the research and development of technologies using critical minerals. Seventeen projects will share seven million dollars. The funding comes through the Critical Mine...

A deadline is approaching for candidates interested in filling a vacancy on Atikokan town council. Applications have to be in the clerk's office by this Friday at 2 p.m. Council opted to appoint someo...

Police will be closely watching high-risk offenders who gain release on bail. The province is launching a new system that allows police to monitor and share information about individuals charged with ...

Water and sewer rates in Atikokan are expected to increase this year by 3.3%. Town council is giving its support to a recommendation from its administration. The increase amounts to bills being $35 hi...