Ring Of Fire

• Ontario First Nations complete fast-tracked assessments for Ring of Fire road

  The Ford government confirmed Friday that Marten Falls First Nation had submitted its environmental assessment for an access road in its community.

  Politics

  Feb 20
  
• Ontario reaches agreement with federal government to speed up Ring of Fire road

  The agreement signed on Thursday will see the federal government defer to Ontario's assessment process on key projects like the road to the Ring of Fire.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2025
  
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• Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects

  Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2025
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• Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything

  Two closely linked First Nations are taking different paths as Ontario pushes ahead with Ring of Fire roads and mining in a region reshaped by climate change and geopolitics.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2025
• Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire

  The fumes coming through the walls of Neskantaga First Nation's nursing station warned of a crisis with a familiar smell.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
• Ontario signs agreement with First Nation to speed up Ring of Fire road

  On Thursday morning, Premier Doug Ford signed a new agreement with Marten Falls First Nation to move forward with an all-season road connecting it to Ontario's highway network.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2025
• Ontario, Webequie First Nation sign deal on Ring of Fire road construction

  Webequie First Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse says the deal will also provide his community with badly needed mental health resources and support.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2025
• Ontario set to begin building road to the Ring of Fire

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney both want to mine the region as part of the country's response to the ongoing trade war with the United States.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2025
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• Ontario First Nation asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development

  Marten Falls First Nation, located about 400 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, has filed a statement of claim asking for interim and permanent injunctions.

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  Aug 7, 2025
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• Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

  The family hopes to make it to their final stop, near a proposed bridge over the Attawapiskat River, by Saturday.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2025