by Working Forest | Sep 28, 2020 | Archives
QUEEN’S PARK – Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs announced the creation of a new short-term Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) to help businesses adapt to new COVID-19 public health...
by Working Forest | Sep 28, 2020 | Archives
The Canadian Wood Council and Forests Ontario kicked off the start of National Forest Week with the launch of their new, interactive digital map featuring wood buildings across Canada. The map celebrates the benefits of building with wood by highlighting select...
by Working Forest | Sep 28, 2020 | Archives
WESTERLYNEWS.CA — On Sept. 11, the provincial government released a holistic plan to preserve about 353,000 hectares of old-growth forests in British Columbia, including more than 260,000 hectares in Clayoquot Sound. ABOVE: More than 260,000 hectares in...
by Working Forest | Sep 25, 2020 | Archives
NORTH BAY – The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million in five manufacturing projects in North Bay. The funding is being delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and will help create 15 new full-time jobs and promote...
by Working Forest | Sep 25, 2020 | Archives
SUDBURY — The Ontario government is investing $1.9 million to help more than 2,000 students, underemployed adults, Indigenous community members and other Northern Ontario workers learn the skills they need to find new, better jobs. Working with local partners, the...
