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]
Two service dogs from the Canine Services Unit of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) are retiring today, after eight years of dedicated public service to Ontarians. Tanner, 10 and Cinder, 9 will be spend their retirement years with their handlers. The dogs were trained as [Read more]
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]
New Fires No new fires have been reported since September 2. Resources remain adequate to deal with the current and expected fire load. Fire Hazard Widespread precipitation from this afternoon will continue into the early hours of tomorrow morning, which will diminish the hazard. The forest fire [Read more]
Summer may be winding down but there are certainly many fun adventures yet to be had across the Northshore and Greenstone! Check out some of the events planned this week at Lake Superior Provincial Park near Wawa! If you know of an event happening on the Northshore or in Greenstone, share it in the [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township of Terrace Bay was recently announced as the accepted bidder on approximately 1,085 acres of property in the community. As part of the Companies Creditor’s Arrangement Act proceedings, the Court ordered that the price paid for the lands being sold to [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Mayor and Council of the Township of Terrace Bay are proud to announce the purchase of a substantial amount of land in our community by the municipality. Over the past two years council, administration and legal counsel have been working hard to secure key pieces of land [Read more]
Last Thursday Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller released his annual report. The report outlined how the governing liberals have virtually dismantled all existing environmental protections within the province. The Commissioner laid out how major changes within the budget give the [Read more]
NEYS PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Visitors at Neys Provincial Park this weekend will be treated to a plethora of great activities including a Spirit Campfire (Friday evening), traditional games challenging participants to learn if they have ‘what it takes to be a Logger, Prisoner of War or [Read more]
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]
McGuinty Government Working to Increase Park Revenue and Visitation Rates Ontario is working with the Town of Hearst, the Township of Moonbeam and the City of Timmins to keep visitor services at provincial parks in their areas. In September 2012, the province announced it was changing these parks [Read more]
Photos courtesy Jeff Anderson by Kimberly McNaughton or Renee Anderson RAINBOW FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – As part of Canada’s National Fishing Week celebrations, July 2 – 10th a very special event was held near Schreiber. Saturday, July 9th, the 4th Annual Rainbow [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Families To Enjoy Camping This Summer Summer is a great time to camp in Ontario’s provincial parks, and whether you’re a new or experienced camper, here are our ten tips that can help make the experience more enjoyable and safe: Use the Park Locator to [Read more]
November 19, 2010 McGuinty Government Supports Young Employees’ Education Forty students have been recognized as outstanding summer employees in Ontario Parks receiving educational bursaries. The Ontario Parks Partners Bursary Awards recognize excellence and leadership in student employees [Read more]
McGuinty Government Officially Opens 2010 Parks Season Most Ontario Parks will open on Friday, May 14, 2010. Visitors will find a range of recreational and educational activities in the parks. For example, they can: Go on a boat tour in Bon Echo Provincial Park north of Napanee Catch an early [Read more]
