Tag: Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities

Final FONOM board meeting before election covers several topics

Municipal News Richard Coffin - October 6, 2026

Several issues were up for discussion as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities recently held its final board meeting of the current municipal term.

FONOM congratulates new and returning provincial ministers

Provincial Richard Coffin - September 11, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says it is looking forward to working with the province’s new and returning cabinet ministers.

FONOM calls on governments to work on bail reform

Crime & Courts Richard Coffin - September 2, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says the temporary suspension of Ontario’s new cash bail requirements provides an opportunity for Ottawa and Queen’s Park to collaborate on bail reform.

Forest sector and highways focus of FONOM discussion with province

Economy Richard Coffin - August 28, 2026

The future of Northern Ontario’s highways was one point of discussion this week between FONOM and the province.

Ottawa getting support from FONOM in U.S. trade war

Economy Richard Coffin - August 25, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty.

Northern Shield Energy Corridor announcement welcomed by FONOM

Economy Richard Coffin - July 7, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is welcoming the announcement of the proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor.

Grant for policing costs requested by FONOM

Municipal News Richard Coffin - June 19, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities continues to call on the province to help communities with the rising costs of policing.

Northern highways discussed on Parliament Hill

Community Richard Coffin - June 4, 2026

Northern Ontario and rural municipal leaders are making sure transportation infrastructure in our neck of the woods remains part of the national conversation.

Northern groups say commercial truck concerns echoed in Auditor General’s report

Municipal News Richard Coffin - May 13, 2026

Two northern municipal groups say the Auditor General’s report on Large Commercial Truck Driver Licencing reinforces many of their concerns.

More calls for accelerated 11/17 investments

Community Richard Coffin - May 7, 2026

Municipal leaders and industry partners are teaming up to call on Queen’s Park and Ottawa to accelerate investment in Highways 11 and 17.

(Update) Motion on Highways 11 and 17 passes at Queen’s Park

Business Richard Coffin - April 22, 2026

At least two of three levels of government agree widening 11/17 is of national importance.

FONOM likes what it sees with several Ontario budget measures

Municipal News Richard Coffin - March 27, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says several measures in the provincial budget will support communities, economic growth, and quality of life across Northern Ontario.

FONOM says more work to do with northern highways

Municipal News Richard Coffin - March 23, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities calls for continued progress as it welcomes provincial enhancements to safety and enforcement along the Highway 11/17 corridor.

FONOM calls for northern consultation during Conservation Authority transition

Community Richard Coffin - March 12, 2026

With the province looking to reduce the number of conservation authorities by 75%, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities wants Northern communities to be fully engaged during the transition.