A South Gillies Township man has been fined a total of $2,750 for hunting at night. Steven James Piilo pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for hunting at night, $750 for having a loaded firearm on an all-terrain vehicle and $500 for providing false information to a conservation officer. The court [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON ‐ The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) presented to the Ontario Standing Committee on Justice Policy at Queen’s Park today to request Bill 52, Protection of Public Participation Act be amended. FONOM is requesting two recommendations to the legislation to [Read more]
Province Releases Draft Far North Land Use Strategy Ontario is launching the next phase in the development of a Far North Land Use Strategy by releasing a draft strategy, and is asking First Nations, stakeholders, and the public to provide their input and ideas. When complete, the strategy will [Read more]
My colleagues and I have received numerous calls regarding the increase in Bear activity throughout Northern Ontario. The NDP has continuously pressured the Minister of Natural Resources to step up and take some responsibility on the issue of wildlife management in the north. Liberal budget cuts to [Read more]
Rec’vd Friday, Aug.14,2015 There were 4 new fires confirmed by the early afternoon of August 14. The forest fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northwest Region. The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is reminding people that they are responsible for safe outdoor fire [Read more]
Province Reviewing Conservation Framework to Protect Environment Ontario is reviewing the wetlands conservation framework to better protect these biologically diverse and productive habitats. Wetlands are an essential component of Ontario’s biodiversity and have many functions that benefit [Read more]
A Sault Ste. Marie man has been fined $500 for failing to extinguish a fire that spread to a nearby forest. Jeffrey Fleming pleaded guilty and was fined $500 for failing to extinguish a fire that spread to a nearby forest. He was also ordered to pay $2,200 to the Ministry of Natural Resources and [Read more]
NorthReleased July 25, 2015 Time of Report: 16:15 NEW/ACTIVE FIRES As of the early afternoon of July 25, five new fires have been confirmed in the region in the previous 24 hours. Two of these are in Chapleau, two are in Sudbury and the remaining fire is located in Timmins. Currently there are [Read more]
WAWA, ON – A Sault Ste. Marie man has been fined $500 for failing to extinguish a fire that spread to a nearby forest. Jeffrey Fleming pleaded guilty and was fined $500 for failing to extinguish a fire that spread to a nearby forest. He was also ordered to pay $2,200 to the Ministry of [Read more]
Ontarians Reminded to Reduce the Risk of Catching Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding all Ontarians to protect themselves and their families against Lyme disease and West Nile virus this summer. Dr. David Williams is asking people to take [Read more]
People who feed wildlife usually have the best intentions. But feeding wild animals almost always turns out badly for both humans and animals. Wildlife are normally wary of people, even in urban areas. This helps keep wild animals safe – they keep their distance from people and find natural food [Read more]
It was a rainy day when we visited Manitouwadge, but people were out and about and eager to share their thoughts about the upcoming federal election. First stop was the Post Office. We arrived around 10 am or so, and as people began to filter in, I introduced myself and handed out my card. Many [Read more]
A Timmins man has been fined a total of $625 after unsuccessfully claiming Aboriginal harvesting rights. Robert Mayotte was convicted and fined $125 for fishing without a licence and $500 for hunting game birds without a licence after unsuccessfully claiming Aboriginal harvesting rights. Court [Read more]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 35 charges and issued 81 warnings during a three-day enforcement blitz on Highway 105, between Ear Falls and Vermilion Bay, Ontario. From June 16 to 18, 2015, conservation officers checked 824 anglers, including 712 non-residents, for compliance [Read more]
July 5, 2015 Time of Report: 17:05 Active Forest Fires As of July 5, there are currently nine active forest fires in the region. A majority of active forest fires are currently being observed or under control in the far north, with the exception of two new fires north of Sudbury. Sudbury 25 is [Read more]
