Le mercredi 7 mai 2014, à Sault Ste. Marie, débutera la 54e conférence annuelle de la Fédération des municipalités du Nord de l’Ontario (FONOM) et du ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement (MAML).

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) / Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) 54th Annual Conference kicks off on Wednesday, May 7th in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Le projet pilote de chasse printanière à l’ours mis de l’avant par le gouvernement de l’Ontario s’avère le bon choix pour le Nord de l’Ontario. La gestion de la population d’ours, pour s’assurer un minimum d’interaction dans les zones résidentielles, est une préoccupation en matière de sécurité, à la fois pour les populations humaines et fauniques.

The Ontario provincial government’s spring bear pilot project is the right choice for Northern Ontario. Managing the bear population to ensure there is minimal interaction with residential areas is a safety concern for both human and wildlife populations.

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is supportive of Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle’s efforts to protect and enhance Ontario Northland’s core freight rail and passenger bus assets moving forward.

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) extends its congratulations to Bill Mauro, the newest member of Premier Kathleen Wynne’s cabinet. Minister Mauro’s northern Ontario roots will help him to be an effective and active voice for northern Ontario within the Cabinet, as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with the Government of Ontario’s recent announcement that it will move forward with the proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code to allow for wood frame building structures up to six storeys.

While the Ontario Government hopes Bill 83 will protect the ability of the public to participate in matters of public interest, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) knows activists will use it to amplify their baseless attacks on the forestry sector and cause permanent damage to the northern economy.

Timmins Mayor Tom Laughren is pleased with the Ministry of Natural Resources’ decision to continue to operate overnight camping facilities at Ivanhoe Park in the 2014 season, without the need of a municipal guarantee.

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is concerned that the passing of Bill 83 would protect and encourage groups intent on making baseless and false claims, and remove any recourse against this destructive activity.

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities had an opportunity to meet one on one with Premier Wynne and several Cabinet Ministers at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association (ROMA/OGRA) Combined Conference February 23-26, 2014 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

Leaders from across the North attended the Northern Leaders’ Forum which brought provincial government officials, including the Premier, eight Cabinet Ministers and one Parliamentary Assistant to Timmins on December 6, 2013

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Board of Directors held its November 14, 2013 Board meeting in Little Current. President of FONOM, Alan Spacek, updated the Board on the current status of FONOM’s involvement with a number of key issues as well as projects to be undertaken moving into the New Year.

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased to partner with Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. (DLIB) to offer their members a unique group benefits program opportunity. The FONOM program is ideal for small and medium sized municipalities up to 250 employees.

Northern Ontario municipalities are increasingly concerned about the lack of progress between environmental groups and the forestry sector in Northern Ontario, particularly as discussions elsewhere have led to agreements. The breakdown in talks has caused increased uncertainty for Ontario’s forestry sector, and the Province’s leadership is needed immediately to protect the viability of resource development in Ontario.