Posts Tagged ‘municipal leaders’

FONOM to Participate in the Development of Ontario’s Provincial Forestry Strategy

FONOM to Participate in the Development of Ontario’s Provincial Forestry Strategy

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with Ontario’s recent announcement of the government’s plan to develop a provincial forestry strategy to reduce red tape and create an environment that supports growth and competitiveness within the sector. As announced by [Read more]

Mantha’s News from the Park : Supporting Steel & Seniors

Mantha’s News from the Park : Supporting Steel & Seniors

  Over the past week, controversies over Ontario’s steel crisis, cost increase for prescription drugs for seniors, and the lack of investment in mining and the Ring of Fire have been heating up conversations in the legislature. Ontarians have become accustomed to expecting less and less of [Read more]

FONOM Attends Northern Leaders’ Dialogue

FONOM Attends Northern Leaders’ Dialogue

KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) attended the Northern Leaders’ Dialogue in Sault Ste. Marie along with other municipal and Aboriginal leaders to discuss issues affecting the north as well as the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. The meeting of [Read more]

Conseil Municipal de Dubreuilville Town Council – 02-12-15

Conseil Municipal de Dubreuilville Town Council – 02-12-15

ORDRE DU JOUR / Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 11 février 2015 Regular Council meeting scheduled for February 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. OUVERTURE / CALL TO ORDER PRÉSENCE / ROLL CALL  APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT PÉCUNIAIRE / DECLARATION OF CONFLICT [Read more]

Transforming the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

Transforming the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

Ontario Investing in Northeastern Transportation Services and Infrastructure Ontario will continue to operate the motor coach, Polar Bear Express, rail freight, and refurbishment services of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) as a government-owned transportation company.  “I [Read more]

FONOM and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Discuss the Future of First Nation Education

FONOM and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Discuss the Future of First Nation Education

 The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with representatives of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) on October 29, 2013 in Timmins to gain a better understanding of the position of NAN First Nations with respect to Governance and Education jurisdiction. FONOM and NAN are calling on [Read more]

NORTHERN LEADERS URGE PUBLIC SUPPORT TO ENSURE NORTHERN ONTARIO’S FORESTRY JOBS, FUTURE

NORTHERN LEADERS URGE PUBLIC SUPPORT TO ENSURE NORTHERN ONTARIO’S FORESTRY JOBS, FUTURE

Mayor Alan Spacek of Kapuskasing and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) joined forces with other municipal and trade organizations to support the provincial government’s newly proposed regulation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the forest sector. [Read more]

Public Support Needed to Ensure Forestry Jobs

Public Support Needed to Ensure Forestry Jobs

KENORA/TORONTO, ON – In an Environmental Registry posting on January 24, 2013 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) outlined its preferred transition measures for various economic development sectors under the Endangered Species Act (2007).   This proposed regulation is consistent with a [Read more]

NORTHWEST LEADERS GATHER FOR “READY TO GROW” DISCUSSIONS

NORTHWEST LEADERS GATHER FOR “READY TO GROW” DISCUSSIONS

THUNDER BAY, ON – The 30th annual Northwestern Ontario Regional Conference will be held on Thursday, September 27th & Friday, September 28th at the Victoria Inn in Thunder Bay.  The event will bring together municipal leaders, business representatives and economic development practitioners [Read more]

Mayor Rick Dumas Reflections on NOMA Northwestern Regional Conference

Mayor Rick Dumas Reflections on NOMA Northwestern Regional Conference

From the Editor: THUNDER BAY, ON – September 21st through 23rd municipal leaders and representatives from accross Northwestern Ontario gathered for the NOMA (Northwestern Ontario Muncipalities Association) Northwestern Regional Conference.  This year’s conference was a collaboration [Read more]

NOMA Begins in Marathon

NOMA Begins in Marathon

  NOMA BEGINS by Karina Hunter Municipal leaders, provincial and federal dignitaries gathered in Marathon yesterday (April 21) evening for a Welcome Reception at the Zero-100 Banquet Room kicking off the 2010 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) 64th Annual General Meeting and [Read more]

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