FONOM Welcomes Arrival of First Northlander Trainset, Marking Major Milestone for Northern Ontario
SOUTH RIVER, ON — The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased to welcome the arrival of the first of three new Ontario Northlander trainsets, marking a major milestone in the restoration of passenger [...]
FONOM and Police Services meet again to discuss Bail Reform and impacts of Property Damage on Northern Communities
April 14, 2023 Citizens expect to live in safe and vibrant communities. Bill C75 is negatively affecting many neighbourhoods across Northern Ontario. At the second meeting of the Northern Ontario [...]
FONOM joins with Police Departments and Association to discuss Catch and Release
February 17, 2023 Members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Board met with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board Chair, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Timmins Police [...]
FONOM welcomes new Highway Safety Standard
November 22, 2022 The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is applauding the provincial government’s recent announcement that bare pavement on Northern highways will now be required within 12 hours [...]
FONOM and NOMA Call for Immediate Federal Support to Protect Northern Ontario’s Forestry Sector and Canada’s Housing Targets
September 18, 2025 - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are urgently calling on the Government of Canada to take immediate action to safeguard Northern Ontario’s forestry [...]
FONOM Encouraged by Movement Toward Bail Reform
Temiskaming Shores, ON – September 6, 2025 – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is encouraged by recent comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford signalling that reforms to Canada’s bail [...]