FONOM Board is excited that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, they will be hosting the 2021 Annual Conference Virtually, hosted by the City of Timmins.
May 14, 2021 The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met for the third time this year on Friday, May 14, 2021, by ZOOM. The Board discussed many of the [...]
FONOM to hold 2021 Annual Conference Virtually
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities announced today that it is ramping up pressure on the government to protect ONTC and overnight camping in ten provincial parks in Northern Ontario.
FONOM’s Board of directors supports satellite internet access to bring improved services to Northern Ontario.
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities announced today that it is ramping up pressure on the government to protect ONTC and overnight camping in ten provincial parks in Northern Ontario.
FONOM’s Board of directors supports satellite internet access to bring improved services to Northern Ontario.
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities announced today that it is ramping up pressure on the government to protect ONTC and overnight camping in ten provincial parks in Northern Ontario.
We Will Fight for ONTC and Ontario Parks: FONOM
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities announced today that it is ramping up pressure on the government to protect ONTC and overnight camping in ten provincial parks in Northern Ontario.
FONOM Board meets with Ministers at AMO
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with representatives from seven Provincial Ministries including five Ministers during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario held in Ottawa.
FONOM and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Discuss the Future of First Nation Education
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with representatives of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) on October 29, 2013 in Timmins to gain a better understanding of the position of NAN First Nations with respect to Governance and Education jurisdiction. FONOM and NAN are calling on the federal government to support NAN’s vision of education.
Ontera
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wishes to express its concern regarding the sale of Ontera, the telecommunications division of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC).
Residency Positions Increase in Northern Ontario
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) has confirmed an increase of five of residency positions in Northern Ontario for 2016.
FONOM looking forward to working with northeastern Ontario MP’s
On behalf of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) I want to congratulate all the MP’s from northeastern Ontario that were recently elected in the Federal Election, as well as the candidates that put their names forward”, said FONOM President Danny Whalen.
Réunion du conseil d’administration de la FMNO le 13 mai 2020
La Fédération des municipalités du Nord de l’Ontario (FMNO) s’est réunie le mercredi 13 mai 2020, via ZOOM, afin de discuter des défis et des préoccupations partagés par les membres. Depuis l’annulation de la conférence annuelle de la FMNO, en raison de la COVID-19, le comité exécutif ainsi que le conseil, continuent à se réunir, de façon virtuelle, afin de mieux comprendre la réalité créée par la pandémie. Le président Danny Whalen a déclaré « étant donné que plusieurs de nos membres siègent à d’autres tables politiques, il est primordial d’entendre d’eux, afin de bien comprendre les effets et l’impact de la COVID-19, dans notre région. »
FONOM Board Meeting – May 13th, 2020
The Federation of Northeastern Ontario Municipalities met on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, by ZOOM, to discuss the issues and challenges facing their 110 members. Since the COVID19 Pandemic contributed to the cancellation of FONOM’s Annual Conference, the Executive and Board have been meeting monthly to understand the changing landscape better.
FONOM Appoints Mac Bain as new Executive Director
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) would like to announce, the appointment of Mac Bain as its New Executive Director. “Mac’s knowledge of the issues facing our region will be an asset to our membership. He will fulfill the duties of the Executive Director on a part time basis under the direction of the Executive. Mac has stepped down from the Board and the Executive, and we expect the City of North Bay to appoint a new representative to the Board shortly” said FONOM President Danny Whalen.
FONOM President availble for interviews during 2020 ROMA Conference
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) will join more than 1,000 participants from across the province at the 2020 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto from January 19 to 21.
FONOM looking forward to working with northeastern Ontario MP’s
“On behalf of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) I want to congratulate all the MP’s from northeastern Ontario that were recently elected in the Federal Election, as well as the candidates that put their names forward”, said FONOM President Danny Whalen.
Today, Ontario’s Environment Minister Jeff Yurek formally announced the final regulation to transition the Blue Box program from municipalities to producers. When fully implemented, this regulation will go a long way in addressing litter in our communities, reducing single-use plastics making their way into watercourses and expanding the Blue Box program into new communities in Northern Ontario.