MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon recently shared the information below regarding attendance at the 2013 AMO Conference August 18 – 21, 2013 by a delegation committee including: Mayor Rick Dumas Councillor Kelly Tsubouchi Councillor Ray Lake Brian Tocheri, CAO/Clerk If you have [Read more]
Thanks to Brenda Grundt (Wawa-news) for this great follow-up. Read the original police report CLICK HERE WAWA, ON – July 4th, 2013, Colton Liddle was involved in a serious collision at a gas station in Manitouwadge, Ontario. This has changed his family, friends, and to a small degree it [Read more]
There were no new fires reported in the Northwest Region on August 7. The fire hazard is forecast to range from low to moderate in the region. Further information is available on safe outdoor fire management at www.ontario.ca/fireprevention. Check out the active fires map [Read more]
ORIGINAL OPP RELEASE REGARDING BEAR ATTACK: CLICK HERE NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – CBC News reports that the dog, a schnauzer, credited with saving his owner’s life by allowing him time to escape a bear attack has unfortunately perished from his injuries. Ministry of Natural Resources [Read more]
Northeast Region – August 4, 2013 New Fires August 4: No new fires were reported. August 5: One new fire was reported at the time of this report on August 5. Sudbury 28, a lightning fire, is not under control at 0.1 hectares. There are no issues anticipated. A number of the existing fires [Read more]
A Brunswick House First Nation man has been fined $1,000 for illegal hunting northwest of Chapleau. Daniel Jacques pleaded guilty to unlawfully discharging his firearm in a travelled roadway. His hunting rifle was seized at the time of the incident and will be returned once his fine is paid. [Read more]
Photos and information provided by Jeff Anderson Taylor Belisle-Cryder, Stacia Salesse, Ontario Fire Rangers Irene Marszowski, Smokey Bear (Ben McAlpine), Andre Proteau and Cam Gross and Retired Conservation Officer Mike Regis. RAINBOW FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Saturday, July 6th the 6th [Read more]
SAULT STE.MARIE, ON – A Searchmont man has been fined a total of $40,000 for harvesting Crown forest resources without a licence and violating stop work orders. Michel Blais was convicted of harvesting Crown forest resources without a licence in 2007, 2008 and 2009. He also violated two stop [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is reminding area residents that a flood warning remains in effect for the White River watershed. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is occurring and further flooding is imminent. Lake has passed its upper lake [Read more]
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is advising area residents that the recent flood watch in effect for the White River watershed has been upgraded to a flood warning. Flooding on the White River and White Lake is imminent within the next 24 hours or already occurring. White Lake [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – A Thunder Bay man has been fined $1,150 for catching and keeping too many fish. Jacob Prenger pleaded guilty to catching and retaining an over limit of yellow perch in Fisheries Management Zone 9. The court heard that on February 24, 2013, a Ministry of Natural Resources [Read more]
KENORA/TORONTO, ON – In an Environmental Registry posting on January 24, 2013 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) outlined its preferred transition measures for various economic development sectors under the Endangered Species Act (2007). This proposed regulation is consistent with a [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – As a result of an ongoing public appeal by Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha and concerned Ontarians, Batchawana Bay Provincial Park will resume its regular operating hours in 2013. “This is a victory for the people who love Ontario’s provincial parks,” said Mantha. [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Community Projects Ontario is once again supporting individual and community projects that protect and recover species at risk and their habitats. Applications are now being accepted for the 2013/2014 Species at Risk Stewardship Fund. The deadline to apply is January [Read more]
Video added Nov. 22, 2012 Statement by Michael Gravelle, MPP – Thunder Bay-Superior North and Minister of Natural Resources. Early in October, I had an appointment with my family doctor for a complete physical examination. As a result of concerns raised during [Read more]
