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Top News Stories

Bringing Science North Exhibition to Northern Communities
Feb 27, 2015 - With an investment of $112,500 from the province's Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Science North is bringing its popular exhibition, Wildlife Rescue, to four northern communities: Kenora, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Kirkland Lake.  The interactive multimedia exhibition showcases animals from around the world and the conservationists who are helping them to survive in their natural habitats. 

New Board Nominees at the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission
Feb 26, 2015 - A new chair and four new board members have been nominated for appointment to the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC). 

Jan 30, 2015 - Supporting Economic Development in the North Bay Region

Jan 7, 2015 - Transforming Nipigon's Waterfront

Dec 18, 2014 - Supporting Jobs and Growth in Northwestern Ontario

Recent News

2015 Ontario Geological Survey Field Projects

Posted: February 24, 2015
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

The Ontario Geological Survey will conduct approximately 30 geoscience mapping projects across Ontario during 2015. The accompanying map highlights active projects planned for Northern and Southern Ontario.

Publications Release Notice — February 3, 2015

Posted: January 27, 2015
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on February 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Our next scheduled publications release is April 14, 2015. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Publications Release Notice — January 13, 2015

Posted: January 6, 2015
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on January 13, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Our next scheduled publications release is February 3, 2015. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Summer Work Experience for Geoscience Students

Posted: December 30, 2014
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

Enhance your skills and prepare for your future by working as a summer 2015 field assistant with the Ontario Geological Survey!  Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 summer field season.

Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2014

Posted: December 9, 2014
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

The Ontario Geological Survey is pleased to provide Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2014 (OFR 6300) for electronic distribution.

Summary of Field Work and Other Activities presents highlights of, and key new information from, mapping and geoscientific research conducted during the year.

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