Bursary Awards Program Provides Educational Support to Exceptional Summer Staff Lina Vermeer of Massey has earned an educational bursary award for her outstanding work as an Ontario Parks summer employee. “I would like to thank Lina Vermeer for her outstanding contribution to Ontario Parks this [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]
There are now 257 personnel from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on assignment in British Columbia (130) and the Northwest Territories (127) to assist in ongoing forest fire management efforts. Ontario has also provided equipment including 400 power pumps, 2,000 lengths of [Read more]
Last Thursday Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller released his annual report. The report outlined how the governing liberals have virtually dismantled all existing environmental protections within the province. The Commissioner laid out how major changes within the budget give the [Read more]
NEYS PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – Visitors at Neys Provincial Park this weekend will be treated to a plethora of great activities including a Spirit Campfire (Friday evening), traditional games challenging participants to learn if they have ‘what it takes to be a Logger, Prisoner of War or [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]
McGuinty Government Working to Increase Park Revenue and Visitation Rates Ontario is working with the Town of Hearst, the Township of Moonbeam and the City of Timmins to keep visitor services at provincial parks in their areas. In September 2012, the province announced it was changing these parks [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 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]
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]
Thunder Bay area parks offer free summer programs by Karina Hunter Looking for something to do with the kids on weekends that won’t break the bank? There are many provincial parks in the Thunder Bay region, which offer free programs for children and families throughout the summer. [Read more]
