West Fire Region September 17, 2010 Next update scheduled for September 24 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of September 17. Currently, there are no active forest fires anywhere in Ontario. One fire, Thunder Bay District Fire Number 62 was declared out on [Read more]
September 16, 2010 McGuinty Government Supports Effective Consultation With Aboriginal Communities The Ontario government and two First Nations in proximity of the Ring of Fire in Ontario’s Far North have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing issues related to the development of the [Read more]
Hefty Fine For Trespassing To Hunt A Sudbury man has been fined $1,500 and had his firearm confiscated for hunting deer on private property. Kresimir Peter Severinac pleaded guilty to trespassing while hunting white-tailed deer on Manitoulin Island. The firearm seized during the investigation will [Read more]
Anglers Fined $1,040 For Trespassing September 15, 2010 Four Thunder Bay residents have been fined a total of $1,040 for trespassing to fish. Michael Kopanski and Laurie Kopanski were fined $220 each, and Daniel Niemi and Danna Niemi were fined $300 each. All fish caught were forfeited to the [Read more]
Call to the MNR TIPS Line Uncovers Unlawful Licence Issuing St. Marys company was fined $800 for failing to comply with regulations governing the sale of angling and hunting licences in Ontario. Brahmani Inc., operating as the West End Variety, pleaded guilty under the Fish and Wildlife [Read more]
**Please note, Editor is working with very limited notes due to main computer crash. Sincere apologies for limited info which is available from covered events. PIC RIVER FIRST NATIONS CELEBRATES OFFICIAL OPENING OF HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING STATION UMBATA FALLS GENERATION FACILTY, ON – [Read more]
For release September 9, 2010 TransCanada Trail Ontario Commits to Trails Development from Nipigon to Pigeon River (Nipigon, ON) TransCanada Trail (TCT) Ontario, in partnership with the Townships of Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Shuniah, and Thunder Bay Tourism, is focusing on trail development in [Read more]
September 9, 2010 1:40 PM McGuinty Government Improves Northern Environment and Creates Jobs The Weenusk First Nation community on the Hudson Bay will work closely with the Ontario government on the clean up of the largest abandoned radar site in Northern Ontario.Over the next three years, the [Read more]
Memorandum of Understanding signed by Township of Nipigon and Red Rock Indian Band NIPIGON, ON – The Red Rock Indian Band and the Township of Nipigon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This MOU provides a positive example of cooperation between communities in the interest of [Read more]
September 2, 2010 2:00 PM McGuinty Government Focuses On Education, The Economy and Health Care Several Ontario parliamentary assistants are getting new assignments to help deliver on the government’s Open Ontario Plan, with a focus on education, the economy and health care. Parliamentary [Read more]
September 2, 2010 10:45 AM McGuinty Government Investments Create A Stronger, Cleaner Electricity System Despite being one of the hottest summers on record, Ontario’s energy system has had more than enough power to meet demand. Ontario has added over 8,000 megawatts (MW) of new clean energy [Read more]
Parks Canada is currently reviewing its management plan for Pukaskwa National Park. Management plans provide broad direction on the protection of natural and cultural resources in national parks, on the visitor experience, and on public outreach education. Signed by the Minister and tabled in [Read more]
NOTICE OF COMPLETION Environmental Review Report Gitchi Animki Hydroelectric Project The Pic Mobert Hydro Power Joint Venture, an initiative of the Pic Mobert First Nation is proposing the development of two hydroelectric facilities contracted under the provincial Feed In Tariff Program with a [Read more]
August 25, 2010 12:05 PM McGuinty Government Supporting Local Stewardship Work Ontario’s species at risk will continue to be protected by concerned citizens and groups running local environmental projects.Through support from the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund, 113 community projects will [Read more]
Forest fire situation update East Fire Region August 30, 2010 Two new fires were reported on August 29. North Bay 94, north of Temagami, was 0.1 hectares in size but has since been declared out. Wawa 32, a lightning fire north of Missinaibi Lake, is not under control at 0.4 hectares. On Saturday, [Read more]
