ONTARIO — The provincial government is investing $1 million to help Kirkland Lake Forest Products grow its business. The funds are being made available through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the company install advanced manufacturing equipment at its Kenogami mill. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and strengthen the province’s forestry sector, this investment will help Kirkland Lake Forest Products improve operations and boost competitiveness in the global market, according to a press release issued Jan. 21. “At a time when U.S. tariffs are putting a strain on northern industries, our government is using the NOHFC to make strategic investments that support our forestry sector,” said Northern Economic Development and Growth Minister George Pirie. …Kirkland Lake Forest Products is a softwood lumber finger-joint mill that produces a range of high-quality products.