Burden Mounts for Oil for Heat Users in Rural Ontario
Rural Ontario residents face mounting costs upgrading aging oil tanks as some homes lack natural gas. Officials note tanks over a decade old face insurance and contractor barriers. annual maintenance is required though age alone need not force replacement. A southern retailer quotes a 200-gallon tank around 3500 dollars amid broader concerns.
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Businesses can claim up to 20000 apprenticeship grants
Small and medium sized businesses can apply for up to 20000 in grants to hire and train first year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades. The program, run by the federal Apprenticeship Service, offers 5000 per apprentice per year for two Level 1 apprentices, rising to 10000 if the apprentice is from an under represented group. It aims to broaden diversity in construction and manufacturing while supporting hiring during the busy season. The Canadian Apprenticeship Service is run with multiple partners and details are at apprenticesearch.com cas.
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Thunder Bay
Robinson
Chamber
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum
Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board
Canadian Construction Association
BuildForce
SkillPlan
Apprenticesearch.com
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Free online talk on Voyageur Trail mapping session
The Voyageur Trail Association invites the public to a free online information session on March 17 from 7 30 to 8 30 p m. The session explains the Ondago digital mapping app and the trail maps for the Nor Western Voyageur Trail Club Casque Isles and more. To register email stevedominy voyageurtrail ca for the video meeting link.
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VTA
Blind River
Nipigon
Marukama Falls
Deer Lake
Nor’Western Voyageur Trail Club
Casque Isles
Rossport
Terrace Bay
Ondago Online
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Voyageur Trail Association
Stevedominy
Voyageurtrail.ca
Thunder Bay council survey shows public desire for change
The Thunder Bay council composition review committee released survey results showing 72 percent of 660 respondents find council size inappropriate and 52 percent oppose full-time councillors. Fifty-six percent say ward system adds value, 84 percent want ward boundaries reviewed, and about 60 percent support at large councillors and current compensation.
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Thunder Bay
Rebecca Johnson
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