Forest sector and highways focus of FONOM discussion with province
The future of Northern Ontario’s highways was one point of discussion this week between FONOM and the province.
Kevin Holland, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products was in Kapuskasing and met with Dave Plourde, the president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.
He’s also the town’s mayor.
FONOM says Holland was there to discuss Ontario’s Forest Sector Roadmap and its three core pillars for supporting workers, businesses and forestry communities.
Their conversation also touched on highways, including the short-term safety and capacity improvements identified by the Northern Transportation Task Force, and how improvements can support the longer-term four-laning of Highways 11 and 17.
“Safe and reliable highways are essential to Northern residents, the forestry sector and the movement of goods across Ontario and Canada,” says FONOM, in a social media post.
Officials say it was a productive discussion, with Plourde thanking Holland for his continued attention to Northern Ontario priorities.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/ Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
