Forestry

Ontario leads new research into aerial firefighting

MNR's Aviation, Forest Fire & Emergency services branch is leading the first field-based experiments in the world to examine the effectiveness of 'skimmer' airtankers

Sep 10, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former mill site

Sturgeon Falls wants to ensure property's safety ahead of commercial, housing development

Sep 6, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Environment ministry revoked penalties for Terrace Bay pulp mill

The province erroneously penalized the company for discharging contaminants into the air

Sep 5, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Former Sturgeon mill to be converted to business centre and housing

The 27-acre land parcel is expected to create business development, affordable housing opportunities

Aug 28, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Cochrane 'looking tragedy in the eye', turning it into opportunity after mill fire

Firefighters from nearby communities turned up to help battle the blaze

Aug 15, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Union leader wants Rayonier to sell Témiscaming plant as layoffs begin

‘We’re not asking them to give the mill away,” Unifor Local 233 president said, ‘but to sell it for its market value and get out of town’

Aug 13, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Fire rips through Cochrane's historic plywood mill

No injuries reported from blaze at the Rockshield Engineered Wood Products plant on Aug. 9

Aug 13, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Market demand fuels expansion at mass timber plant

Stocked with northern wood, Element 5 receives government funding to grow its footprint

Jul 31, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Feds fund economic development, forestry technician positions

FedNor earmarked $1 million for four North Shore communities

Jul 29, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Sturgeon Falls contractor enters the kiln-dried lumber business

FedNor funds new kiln boiler system for Sturgeon Falls Brush

Jul 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >