54 people from around Lake Nipissing are on trial for hunting and fishing violations A trial underway this week could have far reaching implications for the Indigenous people of northern Ontario and across Canada. The defence is arguing that no…
Moose Hunting Violations Result in $9,500 in Fines and Licence Suspensions
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind hunters that they require a valid licence to hunt moose, and that it is illegal to place a tag on a moose harvested by another hunter that is not part…
Logging in Algonquin park is just one example how Ontario is failing to protect nature
One side-effect of COVID-19 restrictions has been a renaissance in our collective appreciation for nature. All over the province, people have flocked to forests, wetlands and beaches to seek solace, wildlife sightings and places to safely be with others. Many…
ICE HUT OWNER CHARGED
(POWASSAN, ON) – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an ice hut owner on Wasi Lake in the Municipality of Powassan. On January 9, 2021, police received a call of concerns against Covid-19 regulations of…
Ontario Enhancing Protection for Species at Risk
Increased investment to help preserve plants, insects, fish and wildlife throughout the province TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $4.5 million to help protect and recover plants and animals that are in danger of disappearing in the…
$3,000 in Fines and Firearm Forfeiture for Illegal Night Hunting
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that hunting at night is both dangerous and illegal. An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has resulted in two people being fined a total…
Three southern Ontario men being fined a total of $10,000 for hunting violations.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind hunters that shooting across a road is both dangerous and illegal. An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has resulted in three southern Ontario men being fined…
Bass Tournament Organizer Fined $9,000 For Not Following Licence Conditions
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind fishing tournament organizers that they must follow all the conditions of licences and authorizations issued to them. On July 15, 2019, conservation officers responded to several tips about a…
Province’s Bill 229 limits ability to protect the environment, conservation authorities say
Ministry says proposal will improve governance ‘while respecting taxpayer dollars Local conversation authorities say changes proposed by the provincial government will greatly hinder their ability to protect the environment and watershed. The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority…
Province’s ‘baffling’ cormorant cull is ‘going to be a disaster’
Hunt that begins today will allow hunters to kill 15 birds daily; ‘They might as well as be shooting loons and great blue herons … it’s mind boggling, says naturalist While the province says it’s a necessary step, its widespread…