Ontario’s first cross laminated timber plant will create jobs and support the forestry sector ST. THOMAS, ON – The Ontario government is opening the forest industry to jobs and promoting the use of sustainable renewable resources by investing in the province’s first cross laminated [Read more]
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]
Province Partnering with Local Business to Create and Maintain 176 Highly Skilled Jobs in White River Ontario is supporting White River Forest Products to upgrade and modernize its sawmill in White River, helping to create and maintain 176 highly skilled jobs and boost economic growth. White River [Read more]
Hypocrisy in Action: Greenpeace Encouraging False Information Attack Large eNGO attacking economic driver of northern communities with false information campaign allege The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is condemning Greenpeace Canada’s attempt to use false information to [Read more]
Since the economic crisis in 2008 and the collapse of the forest industry, many Northwestern Ontarians have struggled to support their families and make ends meet. Our region has dealt with significant unemployment. Canada’s Employment Insurance system is supposed to help with situations like [Read more]
Province Allowing Wood Frame Buildings up to Six Storeys Ontario is introducing safer, more flexible and affordable design options for the construction of wood frame buildings. Through changes to the Ontario Building Code, wood frame buildings can now be built up to six storeys high, raising the [Read more]
By Edgar J. Lavoie (CLICK HERE to visit blog) “I love it when a plan comes together.” Remember that line from Mission: Impossible? The TV action series ran from 1966 to 1973, and the character Jim Phelps usually closed each episode by uttering that line. Things came together for me and my [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – CRIBE is partnering with GreenField Specialty Alcohols (formerly GreenField Ethanol) to test and develop a technology that, if successful, will lead to significant economic and operational gains for pulp mills by providing new revenue streams as well as a more efficient [Read more]
Supporting Growth in Ontario’s Forest Industry Ontario is helping to build a stronger, more diverse northern economy while supporting approximately 40 jobs in Wawa. Beginning with the Wawa pellet facility, which will currently be our largest pellet plant, and together with our Atikokan [Read more]
Ontario Creating Jobs, Strengthening Northern Economy Ontario is helping to build a stronger, more diverse northern economy while supporting 160 jobs in Hornepayne. With support from the Ontario government, Olav Haavaldsrud Timber Company Ltd. has opened the Becker Cogeneration Plant. This [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon recently shared the information below regarding attendance at the 2013 AMO Conference August 18 – 21, 2013 by a delegation committee including: Mayor Rick Dumas Councillor Kelly Tsubouchi Councillor Ray Lake Brian Tocheri, CAO/Clerk If you have [Read more]
Local level engagement and stakeholder support bodes well for the future NORTHEAST SUPERIOR REGION, ON – The modernization of forest tenure in Ontario has been underway for several years, with efforts being made at both the local and provincial levels to find ways to increase engagement of [Read more]
From the Northern Ontario Sustainable Communities Partnership and the Northern Ontario Research, Development, Ideas and Knowledge Institute Building Resilient Communities Through Community-Based Forest Management ALGOMA UNIVERSITY, SAULT STE MARIE, ON JANUARY 16-18, 2013 NORDIK Institute and the [Read more]
The NSFC is Falling into Action! The Northeast Superior Forest Community (NSFC) has released our Fall 2010 edition of The Forest News. The Forest News is a great way to stay informed not only about the activities of the NSFC (one of 15 Forest Community and Model Forest sites across Canada), but [Read more]
MPs Tour Canadian Forest Industry Success Story Employee-owned Harmac mill to increase production despite decimated sector, MPs find NANAIMO – Nestled on Canada’s west coast is a rare pulp & paper success story that could serve as a model to revive other struggling mills across Canada, say [Read more]
