The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry seeks the public’s help in identifying the individuals responsible for setting gill nets that were left unattended in Goulais Bay on Lake Superior in November and December 2014. Several gill nets set off the southern shore of Goulais Bay and left [Read more]
KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is saddened to hear of the recent announcement by Resolute Forest Products that they will permanently close the newsprint mill in Iroquois Falls on December 22, 2014. Forestry companies that operate across [Read more]
Find Ontario Christmas Tree and Greenery with the Click of a Mouse Celebrate National Christmas Tree Day on December 6th by bringing home a locally-grown Ontario Christmas tree this holiday season. “Christmas tree farms play an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems and human health. [Read more]
A tourist camp, its operator and two were fined a total of $1,800 for illegally hunting moose. Redwood Enterprises pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting moose without a valid licence and to issuing a moose validation tag to a person who was not a registered guest. Redwood Enterprises was fined $450 [Read more]
With hunting season getting underway, Ontario hunters are reminded that safety needs to be their first priority when they head into the woods this autumn. There are a number of things that hunters can to do keep themselves, and those around them safe. Some safety rules hunters are asked to keep [Read more]
Ontario is providing support to student employees for demonstrating excellent performance while working in Ontario Parks. Now in its 15th year, the Ontario Parks Partners Bursary Awards recognize summer students each year for their commitment to great work, unparalleled service, and leadership in [Read more]
New Fires No new fires have been reported since September 2. Resources remain adequate to deal with the current and expected fire load. Fire Hazard The forest fire hazard is low across the region with the exception of the far north, which is currently experiencing a low to moderate hazard. Today, [Read more]
A Corporation and its members have been fined a total of $25,100 for trespassing for the purpose of fishing and disobeying access restriction signs. Ontario Corporation Number 1796926 – Ontario Outdoor Recreational Alliance (OntORA) was found guilty and fined $20,000 for trespassing for the [Read more]
A Blind River area man received a total of $500 in fines and a 15-year ban on harvesting Lake Sturgeon for illegally taking the species. Kevin Poulton, a resident of Mississauga First Nation, pleaded guilty and was fined $250 for illegally taking Lake Sturgeon and $250 for making a false statement [Read more]
Two southern Ontario men have pleaded guilty to possessing an over-limit of walleye. Garry Wincherook of Metcalfe and Robert Best of Lakefield were each fined $1,000 for possessing nine fish over the legal limit allowed by their sport fishing licences. The court heard that on June 10, 2014, [Read more]
A Blind River area man received a total of $500 in fines and a 15-year ban on harvesting Lake Sturgeon for illegally taking the species. Kevin Poulton, a resident of Mississauga First Nation, pleaded guilty and was fined $250 for illegally taking Lake Sturgeon and $250 for making a false statement [Read more]
Webequie and Ontario Working Together on a Community-Based Land Use Plan Webequie First Nation has become the fourth community in the Ring of Fire area to reach an agreement with Ontario to work together on a community-based land use plan. “We’re looking forward to working in partnership with [Read more]
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in London, Ontario from August 17th-20th. The FONOM Board of Directors met with Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister McMeekin, Northern Development and Mines Minister [Read more]
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers remind campers of the 21-day camping limit on Crown land. Canadian residents may camp for free on Crown land for up to 21 days in a calendar year at any one site, except where posted otherwise. The camper and the camping unit must [Read more]
