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An expert panel said on Friday that Ontario government workers who were exposed to dangerous levels of a powerful herbicide face an elevated risk of disease. The herbicide was used during the 1950’s through the 1970’s. It is called 2,4,5-T, a component of Agent Orange and used by workers at Ontario Hydro, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Transportation. The herbicide was also used by private industry but the report does not cover those employees. Anyone who thinks they may have become ill as a result of their exposure to the herbicide are advised to contact the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to file a claim.

NEOnet is receiving $890,670 in funds to support the operations for a three-year period. NEOnet is a not-for-profit organization that works to improve telecommunications infrastructure, and information and communications technology services throughout Northeastern Ontario. This funding will be used to enhance telecommunications development, provide IT training, education and awareness as well as to promote and implement broadband applications for small and medium-sized businesses and residents of the region.

The Iroquois Falls Community Economic Development team is the recent recipient of FedNor Funding. In an announcement released on Friday FedNor says that $24,821 has been awarded to the team to create a strategic plan designed to attract private sector investment to the area. The strategy will help identify potential investors and provide a marketing plan to promote the 100-acre Iroquois Falls industrial park.