Bazzoni with other dignitaries including area Mayors and Chiefs, Minister Gravelle and the Grand Chief of the Union of Ontario Indians. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
White River Mayor Angelo Bazzoni. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011
PIC RIVER, ON – Wednesday, May 25 in Pic River, area dignitaries and forestry sector representatives gathered at the Pic River Community Centre the announcement by Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle that Ontario is working with local communities, First Nations and forest industry partners to establish the first local forest management corporation Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation which would manage the Crown forests sustainably in the Big Pic, Nagagami and White River forests.
OntarioNewsNorth.com Editor Karina Hunter spoke with White River Mayor Angelo Bazzoni after the announcement to hear his thoughts on how this could affect residents of his community. Please note: to read the full press release and view the announcement from MPP Michael Gravelle as well as all the speeches which followed visit http://www.OntarioNewsNorth.com/?p=26795
