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Innovative Indigenous business strives to alter the fabric of recycling in northern communities

Innovative Indigenous business strives to alter the fabric of recycling in northern communities

Sic Sox Circular Limited weaves its way across Northern Ontario with a creative approach to recycling textiles and other fabrics, now adding the township of Red Rock to their growing list of host communities.
Hornepayne OPP face staffing challenges, residents concerned

Hornepayne OPP face staffing challenges, residents concerned

The Ontario Provincial Police Superior East detachment addressed the concerns of residents in Hornepayne in a response delivered to council, as labour shortages persist in emergency response and other professions across the north.
Hornepayne, other Algoma communities call for service delivery review

Hornepayne, other Algoma communities call for service delivery review

Several Algoma District communities are banding together to request a third-party review of emergency medical services in the region with support from the Algoma District Services Administration Board.
Nipigon honours veterans for sacrifices they have made

Nipigon honours veterans for sacrifices they have made

The Legion is also asking area residents to send in photographs of loved ones who have served Canada so that they can be added to a Wall of Honour in the Legion which is hoped to be completed by the new year. 
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg reaches homestretch for new school facility

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg reaches homestretch for new school facility

Excitement mounts in Biigtigong Nishnaabeg as completion of a new school facility is well within sight, amidst other promising developments.
NOHFC funding to improve infrastructure and bolster Indigenous entrepreneurship in Greenstone

NOHFC funding to improve infrastructure and bolster Indigenous entrepreneurship in Greenstone

Province to spend $5 million for six projects in the Greenstone area
Local First Nations artist debuts collection at Paris Fashion Week

Local First Nations artist debuts collection at Paris Fashion Week

Ocean Kiana, an artist from Pic River and Pic Mobert First Nations, debuted her newest clothing collection at Paris Fashion Week, just six months after her artwork was featured by the Toronto Raptors in March.
Confederation College and Marathon seek funding to train skilled workers

Confederation College and Marathon seek funding to train skilled workers

With rising demand for an educated workforce, the Township of Marathon and Confederation College partner to make a proposal to the provincial government for funding.
New Greenstone fire chief settling into new role

New Greenstone fire chief settling into new role

Most recently, Fire Chief Adam Lopatka has had members of his new crew participate in automobile extraction and rescue training to keep their skills sharp as they compete with the area's treacherous winter roads. 
GED exams to be discontinued across Canada, leaving fewer options for northern communities

GED exams to be discontinued across Canada, leaving fewer options for northern communities

As those in Ontario and across the country await answers, the deadline to register and complete a GED fast approaches.
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