Tag: FONOM

FONOM and NOMA looking for four-laning plan for Highways 11 and 17

Community Richard Coffin -
Two northern municipal groups have written to the Premier, calling on the Ontario and federal governments to establish a jointly funded, phased plan to upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to four lanes.

FONOM congratulates new and returning provincial ministers

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

FONOM welcomes PM’s commitment to work with province on northern highways

Community Richard Coffin -
Prime Minister Mark Carney says northern highways need to be a priority for the province too.

FONOM calls on governments to work on bail reform

Crime & Courts Richard Coffin -
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 -
The future of Northern Ontario’s highways was one point of discussion this week between FONOM and the province.

FONOM says RYAM shutdown will have regional impacts

Economy Richard Coffin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is expressing concern after RYAM announced a temporary shutdown at its industrial complex in Témiscaming.

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

Economy Richard Coffin -
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 municipalities facing workforce pressures

Community Brad Aubin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities has released a new report examining the recruitment, retention and workforce development challenges facing municipalities across the region.

Northern groups weigh in on Ottawa’s pursuit of national projects designation

National Richard Coffin -
Northern municipal groups are once again making the case for expansion and investments involving Highways 11 and 17 while an environmental group 'vehemently opposes' one project Ottawa is potentially pursuing for 'national interest' designation.

Northern highways discussed on Parliament Hill

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

Councillor says ‘major expansion’ of bypass needed

City of North Bay Richard Coffin -
A motion calling for urgent action on safety improvements along Highways 11 and 17 in the north also led to a one councillor saying the bypass in North Bay needs attention too.

Representation on Cassellholme board on Tuesday’s council agenda

City of North Bay Richard Coffin -
Council is expected to tab two new council representatives on the Cassellhome board.

FONOM says more work to do with northern highways

Municipal News Richard Coffin -
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.   

Another fatal collision has FONOM calling for urgent action on northern highways

Community Richard Coffin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is calling for urgent action on Highways 11 and 17 after another fatal collision.

FONOM to discuss several issues at ROMA conference

Municipal News Richard Coffin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is in Toronto this week for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference.
Load more

cfxn Now playing play

cfch Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes

Nipissing Riding
Three long-term care homes in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding to support residents with complex needs.

Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing

OPP
The Nipissing West OPP has charged a 17-year-old after seizing an imitation air pistol and a bottle of liquor.

Coalition aims to purchase RYAM’s Témiscaming mill

Economy
A Canadian coalition of local managers, unionized workers and First Nations is working towards purchasing RYAM’s Témiscaming mill.

St. Joseph students working with graffiti artist on mural project

Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
Two permanent murals are taking shape this week at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph in Sturgeon Falls.

Soccer players sought for film production

Community
A local film production is looking for soccer players.
- Advertisement -