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 …
Province will continue to defend Ontario’s forest sector and free trade 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 this week’s North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) panel ruling on Canada’s challenge to anti-dumping duties imposed by the US Department of Commerce …
Funding for equipment will expand production and create jobs at Niagara Pallet SMITHVILLE – The Government of Ontario is investing $1.8 million to help Niagara Pallet expand its production facility and install automated pallet-making equipment. This investment will triple pallet production, increase the company’s sales by 46 per cent and create 30 new jobs. “This investment in Niagara Pallet is …
Province investing an additional $11 million to help community recover from explosion WHEATLEY – The Ontario government is providing an additional $11 million in funding to support the municipality of Chatham-Kent with ongoing emergency management, investigation and community recovery expenses related to the Wheatley explosion in August 2021. “The explosion that occurred in Wheatley almost two years ago to the …
Free fishing from July 1 to July 9 across Ontario TORONTO – To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help families celebrate Canada Day, we’re making it easier to …
Province clarifying restrictions on floating accommodations MUSKOKA – The Ontario government is prohibiting floating accommodations from docking overnight on provincial waterways. The regulatory change will come into effect July 1, 2023 and will protect Ontario’s lakes and rivers by preserving access to public lands and ensuring fairness for recreational users. The regulation will not impact anyone exercising their right to navigate, …
Bigwind Lake Provincial Park to provide more opportunities for year-round recreational activities BRACEBRIDGE —The Ontario government announced the location of the first new all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years. Located at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge, the operating park will offer overnight and electrified campgrounds, backcountry camping, and a variety of four-season recreational activities, including cross-country skiing, …
