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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...
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...
Marjorie Knight wins Ontario NDP nomination in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - New Democrats in Cambridge gathered to nominate Marjorie Knight as their candidate for the next provincial election. Knight is a long-time Cambridge resident, anti-poverty advocate and community outreach worker, and has run strong campaigns with the Ontario NDP since 2018.
“I am honoured to be...
Stiles’ NDP welcomes federal announcement to expand access to primary care
NIAGARA REGION – Following the announcement that the Canada Health Act will now allow provinces to cover primary care by nurse practitioners, Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP has issued the following...
Stiles calls out Ford’s empty promises on Highway 407
NIAGARA REGION – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, has released the following statement in response to the Premier’s lack of action on Highway 407 and his latest remarks:
"Empty promises are not going to get traffic...
Former mayor Dave Augustyn nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Niagara West
GRIMSBY - New Democrats in Niagara West came together to nominate Dave Augustyn to be the Ontario NDP candidate in the next provincial election.
“Niagara West deserves a representative that stands up for them and a government that builds homes, hires doctors, fixes schools, and makes life easier,” said...
Stiles and Bell call out Ford’s failure on homelessness following scathing AMO report
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, released the following statement in response to AMO’s Municipalities Under Pressure report on homelessness.
“This report is a searing indictment of this government’s inaction the homelessness crisis” said Stiles. “Under Ford’s watch, the...
Nickel Belt’s France Gélinas wins Ontario NDP nomination
SUDBURY – New Democrats in Nickel Belt gathered to choose France Gélinas as their Ontario NDP candidate for the next provincial election. Gélinas was nominated by Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes and Chelmsford resident Claude Berthiaume.
"I am deeply honoured and excited to once again be...
Stiles’ NDP break another fundraising record to start 2025
ETOBICOKE - The Ontario NDP raised $2.4 million over the past quarter, smashing yet another online fundraising record.
The Ontario NDP’s grassroots support is stronger than ever as the party gets ready to hit the ground running ahead of a potential 2025 provincial election. Marit Stiles’ Ontario NDP team is...
