Posts Tagged ‘bears’
Written by Superior East OPP on 19 October 2016
WAWA, ON – During the last couple months, the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous bear complaints within their patrolled areas. The mere sight of a bear does not necessarily constitute an immediate threat to public safety. Human-bear activity is [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 17 September 2016
GREENSTONE, ON – Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and the Municipality of Greenstone are making efforts to trap bears that have been a nuisance in the town area. Greenstone OPP, along [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 19 May 2016
The views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor published by OntarioNewsNorth.com do not necessarily reflect those of OntarioNewsNorth.com or it’s advertisers. It is the responsibility of the reader to research facts/opinions expressed in the Letters to the Editor to form their own [Read more]
Written by Liberal Media on 15 July 2015
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]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 15 April 2015
Ontario, OPP Remind People to Be Safe as Bears Come out of Hibernation Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to take simple precautions this spring to prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation. “I urge Ontarians to take simple precautions and [Read more]
Written by Sarah Clowes on 08 May 2013
The Big Chill! Red Rock – Lions and camels in North America? They lived during a remarkable time in Earth’s history – the last ice age – which is the subject of the 2,500 sq. ft. national travelling exhibition Ice Age Mammals débuting in Red Rock’s new Marina Building on Saturday May 11, [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 24 September 2012
NIPIGON, ON –During the month of September, the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to numerous complaints of black bears in the residential area of the Town of Red Rock. Police are requesting that residents take necessary steps to avoid attracting the bears to the local [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 23 September 2012
SUPERIOR EAST, ON –The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachments are warning the public regarding nuisance black bears observed repeatedly in the local communities. The OPP continues to advise the public to be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. There are [Read more]
Written by Parks Canada - Parcs Canada on 08 August 2011
HERON BAY, ON – To ensure the safety of park visitors, the entire backcountry of Pukaskwa National Park has been closed following an incident in which a visitor was injured by a lone adult black bear. All registered park visitors have been evacuated and park staff continue to patrol the [Read more]