Investment will strengthen the province’s workforce by supporting valuable work experience opportunities News Release | May 4th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government has invested more than $2,572,214 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) since January 2026 to connect job seekers in Thunder Bay – Atikokan and Thunder Bay – Superior North to 75 internship positions. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is investing strategically to

Nearly $257 million invested to support critical infrastructure upgrades at hospitals and community health-care facilities across the province News Release | May 1st, 2026 GREENSTONE — The Ontario government is continuing to protect local health care by investing $751,769 through the HIRF program to support infrastructure renewal at the Geraldton District Hospital. This is part of a broader $257 million investment to support critical infrastructure upgrades and repairs at 126

Funding will support housing, jobs and economic growth News Release | May 1st, 2026 GREENSTONE — Today, MPP Holland announced the Ontario government is investing up to $3,662,526 for the rehabilitation of Centennial Drive Storm Sewer in Greenstone. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS), which has increased by $700 million for a total of $875 million to support access to safe drinking water,

Monthly Recap | April 2026 Featured News Chief Paxton's Retirement I would like to extend my congratulations to Chief Dave Paxton on his retirement from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue. With more than 28 years of dedicated service, Chief Paxton has shown outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to keeping our community safe. His contributions throughout his career have made a lasting impact, and both Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and the broader community are stronger because of his

Province increasing Ontario Municipal Partnership funding for small, rural and northern communities News Release | April 23rd, 2026 THUNDER BAY — As part of its plan to protect small, rural and northern communities, the Ontario government is investing more than $27.8 million through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) to help support critical services such as road maintenance and public transit in the City of Thunder Bay. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our gover

Provincial funding will revitalize community arena to attract more sporting events and help residents stay active News Release | April 23rd, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is helping to build 66 supportive homes and 120 emergency shelter spaces in Thunder Bay. The $10.7 million investment will support five projects through the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), a provincially funded program to prevent and reduce homelessness. “We are working with our municipal

Province expanding northern energy infrastructure and launching new programs to power mining, create jobs and drive economic growth in the North News Release | April 23rd, 2026 THUNDER BAY — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, self-reliant economy, the government is taking decisive action to expand electricity infrastructure in Northern Ontario. Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines announced the government has, through a Minister’s lette

Provincial funding will revitalize community arena to attract more sporting events and help residents stay active News Release | April 23rd, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help restore the City of Thunder Bay’s Delaney Arena. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is making strategic investments to help northern communities build and upgrade local infrastructur