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Far North - Ring of Fire

Government relief offered to Northern air carriers

Government relief offered to Northern air carriers

Ottawa, Queen's Park making $25 million available to airlines serving remote communities
Queen's Park moving too fast for Matawa chiefs on Far North Act repeal

Queen's Park moving too fast for Matawa chiefs on Far North Act repeal

Pandemic control, infrastructure deficiencies are priority issue for remote communities, not interests of government and industry
Winter roads construction secures $6M from province

Winter roads construction secures $6M from province

Funds will maintain 3,170 km of roadway, connecting remote Indigenous communities
Mushkegowuk chiefs call for moratorium on Ring of Fire development

Mushkegowuk chiefs call for moratorium on Ring of Fire development

They're concerned about the impact on unique wetlands and watersheds
Construction of the James Bay Winter Road underway

Construction of the James Bay Winter Road underway

It's currently open to construction workers, says Kimesskanemenow LP's president
NOBA 2020: Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power is the recipient of the First Nations Business Award of Excellence

NOBA 2020: Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power is the recipient of the First Nations Business Award of Excellence

The $1.9-billion Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power Project will be life-changing for remote Indigenous residents when their homes are hooked up to the provincial electricity grid for the first time.
Australian mining investor takes controlling position in Ring of Fire mine developer

Australian mining investor takes controlling position in Ring of Fire mine developer

Noront Resources takes on new strategic financing partner in Wyloo Metals
Ottawa wants you to wade in on the Ring of Fire environmental assessment

Ottawa wants you to wade in on the Ring of Fire environmental assessment

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada solicits public feedback to help draft regional impact study's terms of reference
Gold, high tech metals spur exploration in Ontario's Near and Far North

Gold, high tech metals spur exploration in Ontario's Near and Far North

Three junior miners advance their projects down the path of mine development
Ring of Fire supply road ownership, financing unclear as environmental assessment begins

Ring of Fire supply road ownership, financing unclear as environmental assessment begins

Webequie's engineering consultants open virtual open houses to take the temperature of the James Bay region