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• Wildland Fire Season Officially Ends

  November 4, 2019 10:30 A.M.

  October 31 marked the end of this year's wildland fire season — a season that saw more than 530 fires burn approximately 269,600 hectares of land.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• New Proposal to Protect Ontario's Waters and Fisheries

  September 30, 2019 9:00 A.M.

  The Ontario government is taking steps to protect the province's lakes and rivers from the threat of invasive species and fish diseases while keeping the baitfish industry open for business.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Investing in Eastern Ontario Forestry Jobs

  September 26, 2019 10:00 A.M.

  EGANVILLE - Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, visited Lavern Heideman & Sons as part of National Forest Week to see how the province's investment is helping ...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Supporting Growing Communities

  September 20, 2019 9:45 A.M.

  BARRIE— The Ontario government is supporting growth of the province's communities by proposing to improve the way aggregate resources are managed, ensuring a fair and balanced approach.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Proposes a New and Improved Moose Management Program

  August 12, 2019 10:30 A.M.

  The Ontario government is taking action to address concerns from hunters on how the province manages its moose population to ensure sustainability and hunting opportunities for future generation...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Investing Almost $5 Million in Mass Timber Innovation

  July 23, 2019 11:30 A.M.

  ST. THOMAS - The Ontario government is opening the forest industry to jobs and promoting the use of sustainable renewable resources by investing in the province's first cross laminated timber p...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure

  July 19, 2019 10:15 A.M.

  The Ontario government is protecting the people of Northern Ontario by investing in critical infrastructure to improve public safety.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Names Special Advisor on Flooding

  July 18, 2019 7:45 A.M.

  OTTAWA - The Ontario government is putting people first by taking swift action to address concerns from those affected by flooding.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Families Encouraged to Enjoy Free Fishing During Canada Day Week

  June 28, 2019 10:00 A.M.

  TORONTO — The Ontario government invites families to kick-off Canada Day celebrations by participating in the province's week-long free fishing event. From June 29 to July 7, Ontarians of ...

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Cuts Red Tape, Makes It Easier to Keep Power Dams Safe

  June 20, 2019 1:00 P.M.

  NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE - The Ontario Government is cutting red tape and making it easier to keep hydro-generating dams in first-rate working condition.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry