Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Project will support more than 1,000 jobs, strengthen made-in-Ontario supply chains News Release   | February 17th, 2026 TORONTO – Today, Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ontario government is accelerating Kinross Gold Corporation’s Great Bear Project under the ‘One Project, One Process’ framework, the first gold mine and the third project overall to be accepted under the new framework launched this past October . As part of its plan to protect

Supporting strong and reliable public health services for families across Thunder Bay. News Release   | February 17th, 2026 THUNDER BAY —  As part of our government’s continued commitment to protecting and strengthening Ontario’s public health system, the Ontario government is investing up to $60.09 million in one-time funding to support public health programs and services across the province in 2025–26. This investment will be distributed to 29 Public Health Units to support

Monthly Recap  | January 2026 Important Updates January has set a powerful pace for the year ahead, starting with a major win for our local skilled trades workforce. The Alstom contract has been increased by $192,000,000 by the provincial and federal governments to ensure 55% Canadian-made content, a significant milestone that supports our local industry and expertise. This momentum continued with vital new investments across our post-secondary sector at Lakehead University a