Conmee landfill could have 20 years left
Conmee Township says the Sovereign Road landfill could operate 16 to 20 years depending on usage and trends. An estimated 10 to 20 percent of waste is organic, with a push toward residential composting units to cut food waste. Nearby Gillies Township explores Neva Road landfill expansion with engineers and the environment ministry.
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Conmee
Conmee Township
Sovereign Road
Township Council
Neebing
Kenora
Gillies
Environment
Neva Road
Wendy Wright
Wright
Grant backs Pikangikum food security project
A 147600 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation funds a food security program in Pikangikum First Nation. It hires a program manager and coordinator to coordinate aid from several groups, support food access and distribution, and include a traditional harvest program for youth to learn elder skills and cultural practices. Future plans include expanded storage, growing space, and cooking education.
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Ontario Trillium Foundation
Pikangikum First Nation
Sol Mamakwa
Kiwetinoong
North
Trillium Foundation
Pikangikum
Mamakwa
Trevor Keeper
Keeper
Kenneth Strang
Strang
Pathfinders group aids Ukrainians weighing Canada move
Pathfinders for Ukraine helps Ukrainians navigate immigration and decide if Canada suits them as support dries in Europe. Founder Randall Baran-Chong notes Canada can be right for some, not for all, citing language, work prospects, family, nest egg, and adaptability as key factors.
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Pathfinders For
Ukraine
Canada
Randall Baran-Chong
Ignace Receives NWMO Funds For 2023 2024 Community Projects
The Township of Ignace secures over 1.7 million from NWMO under the 2023 Multiy funding agreement to fund wellbeing and near term capital projects. The council endorsed the agreements opening pathways for applications and potential revenue deals if Ignace is selected as a host site. Funds support a new fire truck rescue equipment arena upgrades and more, plus infrastructure aimed at attracting workers.
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Wabigoon
South Beaver
NWMO
Pastore
Ignace
Kim Baighie
Baigrie
Baighie
Public Works Department
Township of
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Calls for extension as CEBA forgiveness deadline arrives
Canadian businesses learn the CEBA loan forgiveness deadline nears its end with up to one third of loans possibly forgiven if repaid now. If not, loans convert to a three year term at five percent interest. extension advocates warn of widespread strain on small firms.
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CEBA
Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Restaurants Canada
Dan Kelly
CFIB
Justin Trudeau
Saint John
N.B
Katherine Cuplinskas
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THE
Chronicle Journal
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Sean Fraser
Immigration Department
Baran-Chong
Township OF Ignace
the Canadian Press
Toronto
Francis Watson
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