SUDBURY – Oral health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Yet, we know that a third of the people living in Canada […]
Today, the Government of Canada is taking an important step to provide suicide prevention support for people who need it, when they need it most. 9-8-8, Canada’s new three-digit suicide crisis helpline, is now available to call or text, in English and French, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, across Canada. Suicide […]
SUDBURY – This week, Canada Summer Jobs employer application period launched. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. Employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees can […]
SUDBURY – The Liberal Federal Government tabled its Fall Economic Statement today. The Statement included an important reference to Sudbury. Citing the cuts that happened at Laurentian University when it underwent the CCAA process, the Liberal Government says it will take steps to amend the Act so that post-secondary institutions can no longer access the […]
SUDBURY – Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing community needs. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving and a greater reliance on digital and remote tools. Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a total investment […]
This is the full statement from MP Lapointe regarding Andrew Scheer’s stop in Sudbury today. I have some advice for Andrew Scheer. Before coming to Sudbury, he should do his homework first. People living in Sudbury, and across northern Ontario, who heat their homes with oil are receiving the same three-year pause on the carbon […]
A few weeks ago, I spent a few hours knocking on doors in a Sudbury neighbourhood on a particularly warm and sunny Saturday. Many residents who took the time to chat remarked on the above-seasonal temperature; it was unusual to have such hot days so late into the fall. These comments reminded me of what […]
SUDBURY – Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe says the removal of GST for new purpose-built rentals is good news for Sudbury. And you don’t have to take only her word for it, she adds. “I’ve talked to local developers, builders’ associations, and city officials. They have all told me that removing this cost would encourage builders […]
SUDBURY – Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing community needs. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving and a greater reliance on digital tools. Their post-pandemic recovery is key to their continued ability to offer services and adapt […]
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,834,000 in Northern Ontario Enterprise Gateway (Northern Ontario Angels), a not-for-profit organization led by a board of volunteers that links private investors with Northern Ontario business to stimulate investment opportunities in the region. Minister Hajdu was […]
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