Posts Tagged ‘Boreal Forest’

Celebrate Canada Day at Pukaskwa National Park

Celebrate Canada Day at Pukaskwa National Park

Parks Canada welcomes visitors on Canada Day Pukaskwa National Park, ON –  Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada places represent the very best that Canada has to offer. They tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Pukaskwa National [Read more]

Remidiation of Former David Bell Mine Site Includes Ongoing Environmental Science

Remidiation of Former David Bell Mine Site Includes Ongoing Environmental Science

A Mine Once Stood Here From BarrickBeyondBorders.com Visitors to the former David Bell mine near Marathon, Ontario, would never know that there used to be a mine there. Hundreds of saplings dot re-contoured areas, and it’s not uncommon to see black bears rummaging through reclaimed fields for [Read more]

New Infrastructure Investments in Northern Ontario Parks Canada Sites

New Infrastructure Investments in Northern Ontario Parks Canada Sites

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $16 million in Pukaskwa National [Read more]

RESTORING FIRE AT PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK

RESTORING FIRE AT PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK

HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a prescribed fire in Pukaskwa National Park between May 30 and June 2, weather permitting.  The prescribed fire will occur near Willow Lake in a 425 hectare mixed-wood area located in the north central part of the park’s backcountry. The site is [Read more]

Northern Ontario Wants New Forest Agreement

Northern Ontario Wants New Forest Agreement

Northern Ontario mayors are calling for an expanded renewal of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement that will involve key stakeholders including local and provincial governments, First Nations communities, environmental groups and the forestry sector. Following the Canadian Boreal Forest [Read more]

FONOM to Tell Ontarians the ‘Boreal Matters’

FONOM to Tell Ontarians the ‘Boreal Matters’

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is preparing to launch a campaign designed to bring residents from across Ontario into a conversation about the importance of Ontario’s boreal forest to northern communities, Ontario’s economy and the environment. FONOM’s efforts come on the [Read more]

Prescribed Fire at Pukaskwa Will Provide New Learning Experiences

Prescribed Fire at Pukaskwa Will Provide New Learning Experiences

HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a 1-hectare experimental fire in Pukaskwa National Park’s Hattie Cove area on Monday, May 14th, weather permitting. The Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire has been carefully planned and will not proceed unless weather, fire behaviour, and public safety [Read more]

Ontario Budget 2010

Ontario Budget 2010

    Queen’s Park Report – Mike Brown, MPP – Algoma-Manitoulin   2010 Budget Strengthens Northern Ontario   Ontario is continuing to come to grips with the full impact of the global recession.  Northern industries have faced significant challenges recently.  The McGuinty [Read more]

2010 Budget opens Northern Ontario

2010 Budget opens Northern Ontario

Mike Brown, M.P.P. Algoma-Manitoulin  BROWN PLEASED THAT 2010 ONTARIO BUDGET OPENS NORTHERN ONTARIO TO NEW INVESTMENT AND JOBS  Open Ontario Plan Will Enhance Job Creation And Economic Growth In The North   The 2010 Ontario Budget Opens Northern Ontario QUEEN’S PARK “Families and communities [Read more]

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