Northeast Region July 6, 2011 4pm NEW FIRES One fire was reported on Tuesday, July 5. Hearst 5 was reported southwest of Fushimi Lake Provincial Park and is out at 0.1 hectares. Two new fires were reported by the evening of July 6. Sudbury 29 was reported southeast of Naughton and is not under [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Families To Enjoy Camping This Summer Summer is a great time to camp in Ontario’s provincial parks, and whether you’re a new or experienced camper, here are our ten tips that can help make the experience more enjoyable and safe: Use the Park Locator to [Read more]
Terrace Bay, ON : Local police and conservation officers will be helping children learn the joys of fishing this summer during the 4th Annual Rainbow Falls Bass Blast Kids Fishing Day EAST BEACH Rainbow Falls Provincial Park Saturday, July 9 11:30 – 3:30 Organized by the Ministry of [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports Work Experience In Natural Resources This year, thousands of youth from across the province will have the opportunity to pursue their passion for Ontario’s natural resources through experience-based work and learning positions. Job applications are now open for [Read more]
December 22, 2010 McGuinty Government Encourages Ontarians To Get Outdoors Ontario’s provincial parks received almost 100,000 more visits in 2010, with a total of close to 10 million Ontarians and visitors enjoying the natural beauty the province has to offer. With at least one of [Read more]
November 19, 2010 McGuinty Government Supports Young Employees’ Education Forty students have been recognized as outstanding summer employees in Ontario Parks receiving educational bursaries. The Ontario Parks Partners Bursary Awards recognize excellence and leadership in student employees [Read more]
$1,400 Fine For Moose Hunting Violations A Minnesota man has been fined a total of $1,400 after being convicted of offences related to moose hunting. Anthony Everson of Grand Marais, Minnesota was fined $1,000 for discharging a firearm across the traveled portion of a road and $400 for providing [Read more]
Parks Day on the Northshore by Karina Hunter In 2010, Canada’s Parks Day recognized the International Year of Biodiversity and Northshore Provincial Parks offered visitors a variety of events to celebrate the annual day. At White Lake Provincial Park, Natural Heritage Educators (NHE) Winona, [Read more]
Emeraude Charron, one of last year’s participants in Canada Parks Day at White Lake Provincial Park. Photo courtesy of OntarioNewsNorth.com McGuinty Government Invites You To Special Parks Events On Saturday, July 17 July 17 marks Canada’s Parks Day and Ontario’s provincial [Read more]
FOOD/HEALTH INSPECTION SCAM (MARATHON, ON)– Marathon OPP are advising businesses in the area to be aware of an ongoing scam regarding the inspections of food services. A local Marathon business was contacted by phone regarding an inspection for their business by a Health/Food inspector. They [Read more]
West Fire Region The forest fire hazard is expected to drop to low as storm systems continue to bring rain and cloud cover throughout the West Fire Region. There were no new fires reported by the evening of June 02. One fire of note, Red Lake Fire Number 32 burning northeast of Pikangikum had [Read more]
Outdoor Burning Restricted In Areas of Northeastern Ontario May 20, 2010 McGuinty Government Implements Restricted Fire Zone A Restricted Fire Zone has been declared in Northeastern Ontario north of the French River to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, [Read more]
White Lake welcomes back a friend by Karina Hunter WHITE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK – May 18th, 2010 – White Lake Provincial Park officially opened this past weekend and though the park was fairly quiet much work is being done, preparing to welcome the many tourists who will enjoy the park during [Read more]
