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Premier's pledge to 'build' the Ring of Fire questioned at Queen's Park

Premier's pledge to 'build' the Ring of Fire questioned at Queen's Park

Minister Greg Rickford accused MPP Sol Mamakwa of pitting communities against each other
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‘We’re building that Ring of Fire,’ says Doug Ford

‘We’re building that Ring of Fire,’ says Doug Ford

Premier said Far North mine and road development will elevate standard of living in remote communities
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First Nations suing provincial, federal governments over broken treaty promises

First Nations suing provincial, federal governments over broken treaty promises

Once a 60-day notice period is up, the claimants may seek injunctions against resource extraction projects
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Can the Veldman brothers deliver a port to Red Rock?

Can the Veldman brothers deliver a port to Red Rock?

North Shore community casts a critical eye on whether development group can clean up and repurpose the former Norampac paper mill site
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Program will help train carpenters, heavy-duty equipment operators

Program will help train carpenters, heavy-duty equipment operators

Skills Development funding aimed at supporting Indigenous learners in Kenora
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De Beers gets nod for Victor Mine reclamation

De Beers gets nod for Victor Mine reclamation

Canadian Land Reclamation Association bestows award for company's ongoing closure-related work
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Opponents to Mining Act changes accuse government of 'politicizing' the permitting process

Opponents to Mining Act changes accuse government of 'politicizing' the permitting process

Neskantaga chief will only meet with Premier Doug Ford to discuss the Ring of Fire
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Matawa Chiefs call out province’s ‘exploitive, aggressive’ mine building strategy

Matawa Chiefs call out province’s ‘exploitive, aggressive’ mine building strategy

James Bay treaty chiefs accuse province of lack of consultation in overhaul of Mining Act
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First Nations leaders removed from legislature after protesting mining development

First Nations leaders removed from legislature after protesting mining development

It was the second time this month that leaders from the Neskantaga First Nation were at Queen's Park to ask for a meeting with Premier Doug Ford.
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Northwest MPP to ‘stare down’ premier over expansion of mining

Northwest MPP to ‘stare down’ premier over expansion of mining

“Conflict, not prosperity” will result from government’s pro-mining agenda, say protesting Indigenous communities
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