McGuinty Government Growing Forestry Sector, Creating Jobs Ontario has established the province’s first Local Forest Management Corporation, the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation, to re-energize the forestry sector, create jobs and boost the economy. This government agency will [Read more]
The 2012 field season should be an exciting one for the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) and its Lake Sturgeon research initiative in Northeastern Lake Superior! In the White River, the A/OFRC will continue to undertake a Lake Sturgeon radio telemetry project in partnership [Read more]
HERON BAY, ON – Parks Canada plans to conduct a 1-hectare experimental fire in Pukaskwa National Park’s Hattie Cove area on Monday, May 14th, weather permitting. The Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire has been carefully planned and will not proceed unless weather, fire behaviour, and public safety [Read more]
OMA member Barrick Hemlo Mines is providing opportunities for residents of two nearby First Nations, Pic River and Pic Mobert, in Northwestern Ontario — In 2009, the original 1992 agreement between Hemlo and these First Nations was broadened — It creates a framework to train First [Read more]
NOTES SEASON TICKET PATRONS ADMISSION NOV.24th IS FREE! MANITOUWADGE, ON – Nite on the Town Entertainment Series Chair Natalie Labbée was thrilled to announce their presentation of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, November 24th at 7pm (19h). The performance, which will take place [Read more]
Scroll past release to view videos of dignitaries comments at press conference in Pic River, Ontario May 15th, 2011 McGuinty Government Making Forest Industry More Competitive PIC RIVER, ON – Ontario is working with local communities, First Nations and forest industry partners to establish [Read more]
MARATHON , ON –The Town of Marathon is airing its disappointment on the Province with the recent announcement that all of the fibre traditionally allocated to the mill in Marathon has been allocated to a U.S. firm who plans to develop a site an hour east in White River. The Town of Marathon, [Read more]
February 23, 2011 McGuinty Government Making Forest Industry More Competitive, Creating Jobs Ontario intends to re-energize the forest sector to create new jobs and attract investment while ensuring forests continue to be managed sustainably. The proposed Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act was [Read more]
Scroll down for video interview with Liz Michano, Economic Development Director, Pic River First Nation. PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – Friday, November 12th, dignitaries and residents gathered for the Grand Opening of the Pic River Employment and Business Training Centre. In addition to Pic [Read more]
The Mobile Breast Screening Van is Coming…. The Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program will be coming to Pic River First Nation, August 10th, 2010 and will be located at the Pic River Health Centre Did you Know? Ø 7800 Ontario women will develop breast cancer [Read more]
MetalCorp Limited and Pic River First Nation sign MOU from SNCFDC Regional Update Feb.2010 Toronto and Pic River, Ontario Canada (November 18, 2009) MetalCORP Limited (TSX-V: MTC) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) for a mutually [Read more]
Manitouwadge Relay for Life by Karina Hunter Friday,June 26th Manitouwadge hosted Relay for Life for the community and region, sponsored by Barrick Gold. Relay for life, the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual signature fundraising event, is held in communities across the country. Over [Read more]
