Provincial investment connects Ontario’s forestry and mining sectors while supporting a stronger domestic critical minerals supply chain News Release | July 10th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $262,500 through the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to support new lithium-processing research led by Rock Tech Lithium in Northwestern Ontario. The project will examine whether crude tall oil, a byproduct of Ontario’s pulp and paper industry, can be used as

Funding will help keep seniors fit, active, healthy, socially connected, and close to home News Release | July 1st, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $212,066 to support four Seniors Active Living Centre programs in Thunder Bay–Atikokan. The funding will support the North McIntyre Recreation Centre, West Arthur Community Centre, Rural 60 Plus, and Pioneer Centre in delivering programs that help older adults and seniors stay active, healthy, socially conne

New accessible trail system and amenities will enhance outdoor recreation for residents and visitors to enjoy News Release | July 9th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $320,090 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) upgrade the Mills Block Conservation Area. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments to help northern co