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Post by Jari on Aug 3, 2005 11:54:58 GMT -5
August 3, 2005 Kenora talks separation By CP KENORA -- The mayor of this northern Ontario city is talking openly about separating from the province in the wake of a downsizing announcement by Abitibi-Consolidated and skyrocketing power prices in the province. "The border used to go down Main Street in 1873 -- maybe it should now," Dave Canfield said. The mayor said locals are feeling ignored by the provincial government, which has yet to address the problems facing the region's forestry sector. Last week, Abitibi-Consolidated announced plans to close down its Kenora operation. One of the company's major issues is Ontario's high energy costs. Canfield said the longer the issue is set aside, the more people will be willing to consider radical ideas. "People are being pushed into a corner," he said. The suggestion Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario would be better off in Manitoba reflects alienation from the politicians at the legislature in Toronto. www.winnipegsun.com/News/Canada/2005/08/03/pf-1157691.html
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Post by vivianmb on Aug 3, 2005 17:41:26 GMT -5
geographically it only makes sense.is thunder bay included. that would make a fine addition.they could house the jets minor league team.
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Post by USApegger on Aug 3, 2005 20:18:16 GMT -5
August 3, 2005 Kenora talks separation By CP KENORA -- The mayor of this northern Ontario city is talking openly about separating from the province in the wake of a downsizing announcement by Abitibi-Consolidated and skyrocketing power prices in the province. "The border used to go down Main Street in 1873 -- maybe it should now," Dave Canfield said. The mayor said locals are feeling ignored by the provincial government, which has yet to address the problems facing the region's forestry sector. Last week, Abitibi-Consolidated announced plans to close down its Kenora operation. One of the company's major issues is Ontario's high energy costs. Canfield said the longer the issue is set aside, the more people will be willing to consider radical ideas. "People are being pushed into a corner," he said. The suggestion Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario would be better off in Manitoba reflects alienation from the politicians at the legislature in Toronto. www.winnipegsun.com/News/Canada/2005/08/03/pf-1157691.htmlOh, so a mill closes down and they just realize now that Ottawa could care less about anyone west of TO? Let them stay in Ontario. But on the other hand, they do have Lake of the Woods and all those great tourist areas!
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Post by Brent on Aug 4, 2005 21:33:21 GMT -5
This is something that region hasbeen longing for for a while, but the mill closure made the debate flare up once again. Unfortunately, I don't think it will include Thunder Bay. It would probably be split where the time zone changes, 1 hr west of TB.
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