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Support for air carriers 'vital' to health of remote communities, says Grand Chief

Support for air carriers 'vital' to health of remote communities, says Grand Chief

Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Alvin Fiddler looks for more upgrades to northern airports
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Federal consultation period being extended for Ring of Fire assessment process

Federal consultation period being extended for Ring of Fire assessment process

Ottawa looking for public and community input to draft parameters of regional impact study
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First Nations select engineering firms to do Ring of Fire road environmental assessment

First Nations select engineering firms to do Ring of Fire road environmental assessment

Province agrees to extend consultation deadline on road projects to accommodate First Nations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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