Frustrated First Nations groups are planning a protest at the Ontario legislature today in their escalating fight over the H-S-T.
Inside Queen's Park yesterday, Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton called for native people to be exempt from the HST
"When the McGuinty Liberals faced anti-HST backlash from the real estate industry, the Premier very quickly exempted homes that cost up to $400,000 from the HST," said Hampton. "When Tim Hortons protested against the HST on the coffee and muffin lunch, the McGuinty Liberals very quickly exempted restaurant meals up to $4 in value from the HST. If you care about the plight of First Nations, why will you not act just as quickly to exempt First Nations from the HST?"
First nation leaders say the new harmonized tax will rob them of a point-of-sale exemption on the provincial portion of the merged tax.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Trustee Redistribution Accepted
There will be different look to the Northwest Catholic District School Board this fall.
Trustees voted Tuesday night in favour of moving one of three seats designated to Fort Frances to Sioux Lookout.
Board Chair, and Fort Frances trustee Anne-Marie Fitzgerald says it reflects changes in population, but won't impact the decision making at the table.
"It really shouldn't have any affect," says Fitzgerald, "because we do try to base our decisions not by area but whats best for the board as a whole."
An extra seat given to reflect the amalgamation of the former Atikokan Roman Catholic District School Board will be designated to Atikokan.
Seats assigned to Stratton and Dryden remain unchanged.
Trustees voted Tuesday night in favour of moving one of three seats designated to Fort Frances to Sioux Lookout.
Board Chair, and Fort Frances trustee Anne-Marie Fitzgerald says it reflects changes in population, but won't impact the decision making at the table.
"It really shouldn't have any affect," says Fitzgerald, "because we do try to base our decisions not by area but whats best for the board as a whole."
An extra seat given to reflect the amalgamation of the former Atikokan Roman Catholic District School Board will be designated to Atikokan.
Seats assigned to Stratton and Dryden remain unchanged.
Fence Fight Over
A fight over a fence to keep deer off their property has a couple in Fort Frances picking up stakes and moving.
Marie and Lynwood Anderson say they are finished with fighting Fort Frances and are going to pack up and sell their home and move to New Brunswick.
After a long fight, the couple pleaded guilty earlier this month to having a fence not in accordance with town's fencing bylaw, and were given 60 days to remove it.
Marie and Lynwood Anderson say they are finished with fighting Fort Frances and are going to pack up and sell their home and move to New Brunswick.
After a long fight, the couple pleaded guilty earlier this month to having a fence not in accordance with town's fencing bylaw, and were given 60 days to remove it.
Forest Fire Hazard Reaches Extreme
The Ministry of Natural Resources says northwestern Ontario is under a high to extreme forest fire hazard.
Fire information officer Mitch Miller says with no precipitation in the forecast, fire managers are urging the public not to burn.
A ban on fires in organized municipalities within the Rainy River District is still in place.
There have been a total of 100 fires so this season - 13 in the Rainy River district.
Fire information officer Mitch Miller says with no precipitation in the forecast, fire managers are urging the public not to burn.
A ban on fires in organized municipalities within the Rainy River District is still in place.
There have been a total of 100 fires so this season - 13 in the Rainy River district.
Restrictions Imposed
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added burning restrictions in several counties due to the hazardous fire conditions created by drier weather.
The restrictions imposed in 37 counties, including Koochiching County, affects all burning, including campfires, fireworks, outdoor welding, and prescribed burning.
The restriction will go into effect tomorrow.
The restrictions imposed in 37 counties, including Koochiching County, affects all burning, including campfires, fireworks, outdoor welding, and prescribed burning.
The restriction will go into effect tomorrow.
NOMA Begins
Municipal leaders from across the northwest are in Marathon this week for the annual meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association.
The gathering will be attended by several high level provincial cabinet ministers.
There are about 20 regional issues that will also be discussed over the next three days.
The gathering will be attended by several high level provincial cabinet ministers.
There are about 20 regional issues that will also be discussed over the next three days.
Blood Donor Clinic
A successful first day for the Canadian Blood Services at its blood donor clinics being held at Fort Frances High School.
A total of 146 donors contributed 129 units of blood yesterday.
Spokeperson Harvey Heather says that's eleven over its first day target and will help 387 patients.
The clinic continues today from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A total of 146 donors contributed 129 units of blood yesterday.
Spokeperson Harvey Heather says that's eleven over its first day target and will help 387 patients.
The clinic continues today from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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