Mauro Hoping For Cabinet Post

Thunder Bay MPP Bill Mauro is hoping for recognition from Kathleen Wynne when she unveils her new cabinet this afternoon. Mauro doesn't believe his support for Sandra Pupetello in the leadership race will play a role in whether he gets a cabinet post or not. Kathleen Wynne will be sworn in as Ontario's first woman premier at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Arts Community Receives More Than $600,000 In Grants

Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro is boasting about contributions to the arts community in his riding. The Ontario Arts Council contributed more than $600,000 to more than 30 arts organizations and individuals during the past year. The two organzations receiving the most amount of money are the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra at $260,000 and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery at $122,000 in grant money.