New ONTC Board meets with Minister Gravelle

The new Ontario Northland board met with Minister Michael Gravelle today (Monday).

The Minister of Northern Development and Mines says the meeting was to go over some of the recommendations in the transformation process of the ONTC.

Gravelle says he expects this new board to provide real leadership during this process.

Gravelle says they need to figure out how to transform the ONTC in a sustainable way.

This new board was put in place after the province recommended a new chair and board members back in February.

The Chair is former Timmins Mayor Tom Laughren.

Laughren says there are plenty of opportunities for the transformation of the ONTC, including the refurbishment and rail side.

Laughren says that means capitalizing in areas such as forestry and mining to keep ONTC vital.

Written by matthew.sookram@northbayradio.rogers.com