Posts Tagged ‘Minister of natural resources and forestry’

Economic Growth in the Thunder Bay Forestry Sector

Economic Growth in the Thunder Bay Forestry Sector

Northern Ontario is Open for Business THUNDER BAY, ON — Today, Premier Doug Ford and Jeff Yurek, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced that Resolute Forest Products will be investing $40 million into Ontario’s Northwestern operations, and an additional $13.5 million into [Read more]

Ontario Continuing Fight Against Invasive Species

Ontario Continuing Fight Against Invasive Species

Province Working With Partners to Create Awareness of Invasive Species and Protect the Environment Ontario continues to combat invasive plants and animals in order to protect the environment and allow people across the province to continue to enjoy rivers, lakes, parks and other green spaces. [Read more]

Spring Bear Hunt Changes

Spring Bear Hunt Changes

This year, Ontario made changes to enhance the spring black bear hunting pilot that began in 2014. Our government has extended the pilot to 2020 and expanded the hunt to all 88 Wildlife Management Units that have a fall season.  In addition to these changes, Ontario will now allow non-residents to [Read more]

Ontario Parks Celebrates Algoma-Manitoulin Summer Student

Ontario Parks Celebrates Algoma-Manitoulin Summer Student

Bursary Awards Program Provides Educational Support to Exceptional Summer Staff Lina Vermeer of Massey has earned an educational bursary award for her outstanding work as an Ontario Parks summer employee. “I would like to thank Lina Vermeer for her outstanding contribution to Ontario Parks this [Read more]

Northern Liberal MPPs will Hold Cabinet Positions

Northern Liberal MPPs will Hold Cabinet Positions

KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased that all four Northern Liberal MPPs will hold important Cabinet portfolios as announced yesterday by Premier Kathleen Wynne at Queen’s Park. The massive midterm Cabinet shuffle saw the addition of seven new [Read more]

FONOM/MMAH Northeastern Municipal Conference in Timmins

FONOM/MMAH Northeastern Municipal Conference in Timmins

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) / Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) 56th Northeastern Municipal Conference starts Wednesday, May 11 and runs through to Friday, May 13 in Timmins, Ontario. The conference venue is the McIntyre Community Centre, 85 McIntyre [Read more]

FONOM Meets with the Provincial Cabinet at ROMA/OGRA

FONOM Meets with the Provincial Cabinet at ROMA/OGRA

TORONTO, ON – February 23, 2015, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with members of the Provincial Cabinet yesterday at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)/Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Combined Conference in Toronto. FONOM was delighted and [Read more]

Choose an Ontario Wood Tree this Season

Choose an Ontario Wood Tree this Season

Find Ontario Christmas Tree and Greenery with the Click of a Mouse Celebrate National Christmas Tree Day on December 6th by bringing home a locally-grown Ontario Christmas tree this holiday season. “Christmas tree farms play an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems and human health. [Read more]

FONOM Pleased with Decision to Keep Northern Parks Open

FONOM Pleased with Decision to Keep Northern Parks Open

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased to hear that the Province will operate Ivanhoe Lake, Fushimi Lake and René Brunelle for the 2015 camping season. “A great deal of hard work and dedication from community leaders and local residents were the driving forces [Read more]

Hunter Safety is a Priority

Hunter Safety is a Priority

With hunting season getting underway, Ontario hunters are reminded that safety needs to be their first priority when they head into the woods this autumn. There are a number of things that hunters can to do keep themselves, and those around them safe.  Some safety rules hunters are asked to keep [Read more]

Ontario Parks 15th Year Recognizing Summer Student Excellence

Ontario Parks 15th Year Recognizing Summer Student Excellence

Ontario is providing support to student employees for demonstrating excellent performance while working in Ontario Parks. Now in its 15th year, the Ontario Parks Partners Bursary Awards recognize summer students each year for their commitment to great work, unparalleled service, and leadership in [Read more]

First Nation Begins Land Use Planning Process

First Nation Begins Land Use Planning Process

Webequie and Ontario Working Together on a Community-Based Land Use Plan Webequie First Nation has become the fourth community in the Ring of Fire area to reach an agreement with Ontario to work together on a community-based land use plan. “We’re looking forward to working in partnership with [Read more]

Interview with Mayor Rick Dumas

Interview with Mayor Rick Dumas

MARATHON, ON – Monday, October 24th OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor/Publisher Karina Hunter had the opportunity to meet with Town of Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas prior to his regular council meeting that evening. He share with OntarioNewsNorth.com his thoughts regarding the results of the recent [Read more]

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