Province Offering Free Fishing February 17 to 19 TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, families and friends can go fishing anywhere in Ontario without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a family-friendly activity that is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities on thousands of lakes and …
Investment helps small, rural and First Nation communities access digital resources and in-demand services GRAVENHURST — The Ontario government is investing up to $582,000 in Ontario’s public libraries this year through the Internet Connectivity Grant program to provide Ontarians with reliable access to digital resources and in-demand services at their local public library. “Public libraries are a critical part of …
US trade practices unfairly target lumber exports from Ontario and Canada TORONTO — Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties: “The Ontario government is renewing its call that all duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports …
Province investing $7.5 million to help communities enhance emergency preparedness NORFOLK COUNTY – The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million over three years to help keep municipalities safe from the risks associated with old and inactive oil and gas wells. The funding will be used by municipalities to enhance emergency preparedness within their communities and prevent emergencies. This investment is …
New Action Centre will help over 480 pulp and paper workers from Domtar get back to work quickly ESPANOLA — The Ontario government is investing $426,000 in a new Action Centre to help the 484 pulp and paper workers impacted by the Domtar layoffs in Espanola get back to work quickly. A wide range of services and tailored supports will be …
Province stands with Ontario’s Forest Sector TORONTO — Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the US International Trade Commission (ITC) vote in its five-year “sunset review” of duty orders imposed on Canadian exports of softwood lumber to the United States: “The Ontario …
Reconstruction of aging dams will help protect communities and surrounding environment MAGNETAWAN – The Ontario government is investing $22 million to reconstruct six dams across the province to help mitigate flooding and keep people and communities safe. “Our government is taking action to ensure we have infrastructure in place to protect people and communities across Ontario,” said Graydon Smith, Minister …
FireRangers kept Ontario communities safe through a difficult fire season Toronto — Today marks the end of the 2023 wildland fire season that saw more than 700 fires and 441,000 hectares of forests burned between April and October. That is almost three times as many hectares as the 10-year average. “Ontario’s FireRangers and other emergency management staff worked bravely and tirelessly …
Province investing $20.5 million to keep people and property safe TIMMINS – The Ontario government is investing an additional $20.5 million in wildland fire management to continue to improve and modernize how we fight wildland fires. This funding is being used over three years to enhance aerial technologies, hire and train critical fire staff and help increase understanding of evolving …
Province investing $20.5 million to keep people and property safe TIMMINS – The Ontario government is investing an additional $20.5 million in wildland fire management to continue to improve and modernize how we fight wildland fires. This funding is being used over three years to enhance aerial technologies, hire and train critical fire staff and help increase understanding of evolving …
