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Corey Lepage nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate in Timmins
TIMMINS — New Democrats in Timmins gathered to nominate Corey Lepage as their candidate for the next provincial election. Corey is a lifelong Timmins resident and proud Franco-Ontarian. Lepage is a strong advocate for hard work, fairness, and community and brings these values to his role as a financial advisor in a...
Stiles promises to fight for good jobs in Timmins and stand up for the North
TIMMINS — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, pledged to stand up for Timmins and fight for good jobs in the face of tariff threats
“After almost 7 years of Doug Ford’s Conservatives, life is harder here in Timmins. Wait times are longer, doctors are hard to come by and there are not enough supports...
Stiles: Ontario deserves answers about Ford’s shady Ontario Place scheme
QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, released the following statement in response to the Integrity Commissioner’s report on Ford’s Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma:
“The people of Ontario deserve answers about this multi-billion dollar shady deal,” said Stiles. “Ontario...
NDP MPPs sound the alarm over the closure of essential health care services for Children’s Aid Society
LONDON – Following the news that the children’s aid medical clinic in London will be closing its doors, NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), MPP Peggy Sattler (London West) and critic for child care MPP Teresa Armstrong (London – Fanshawe) released the following...
NDP: Ford’s Underfunding of School Transportation Puts Francophone Education at Risk
QUEENS PARK – Guy Bourgouin, NDP Critic for Francophone Affairs and MPP Chandra Pasma, NDP Critic for Education are calling on the Ministry of Education to adequately fund school transportation for Francophone school districts:
“While the Ford government’s chronic underfunding is undermining education...
Disappointing news out of Schreiber
The Bank of Montreal is shutting down the only bank serving clients in Schreiber and Terrace Bay this July 25. This means people will have to travel 100-200 km to access a physical bank.
"Schreiber's Municipal Office does a bank run (deposits, getting change) three times a week. Now they will have to pay...
Sol Mamakwa nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate in Kiiwetinoong
SIOUX LOOKOUT — New Democrats in Kiiwetinoong came together to nominate Sol Mamakwa to be the Ontario NDP candidate for the next provincial election.
Mamakwa has represented Kiiwetinoong since 2018 and currently serves as the Deputy Leader of the Ontario NDP.
“It is an honour to represent Kiiwetinoong...
Jessica Bell nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate in University–Rosedale
TORONTO - University–Rosedale’s New Democrats came together on Tuesday night to nominate Jessica Bell as their candidate in the next provincial election.
“It is an honour to represent the people of University–Rosedale at Queen’s Park,” said Bell. “The best of Ontario can be found in our vibrant...
Alexa Gilmour nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Parkdale–High Park
TORONTO – New Democrats in Parkdale–High Park nominate local minister and community organizer Alexa Gilmour to carry the Ontario NDP banner for the next provincial election.
“Parkdale–High Park is proud to have a history of effective representation from New Democrats for many years. Our community...
Stiles welcomes IPC decision on Doug Ford’s personal phone records
WINDSOR — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, released the following statement in response to the Information & Privacy Commissioner’s ruling that details about Doug Ford’s use of a personal phone to conduct government business will be made available to the public:
“Today is a step...
Stiles joins Windsor auto workers in fight against tariffs, calls on Ford to focus on protecting jobs
WINDSOR – Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP are standing up for Ontario’s workers in the face of Trump’s reckless and existential tariff threats.
Stiles, MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West), MP Brian Masse, and Windsor–Tecumseh Ontario NDP candidate Gemma Grey-Hall joined Unifor auto workers to call on the...
Jeff Donkersgoed nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Kitchener South—Hespeler
KITCHENER – New Democrats in Kitchener South—Hespeler gathered to nominate Jeff Donkersgoed as the Ontario NDP candidate for the upcoming provincial election.
“I am deeply honoured to be your Ontario NDP candidate in Kitchener South—Hespeler,” said Donkersgoed. “Our community needs a government that...