Eastern Ontario home to savvy, senior deer
You don’t have to convince James Mackenzie that white-tailed deer in eastern Ontario are getting wiser.
Crown land camping banned
The province prohibited recreational camping on Crown land as it further extended emergency orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Many boat ramps closed
Many Ontario boat ramps were closed after provincial emergency measures were extended on Tuesday, March 30 to include the closure of outdoor recreational amenities to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Teddy bear hunts gain popularity
A different kind of bear hunt is underway this spring – one that is providing excitement for families isolated as a result of the global pandemic.
Province proposes full return of spring bear hunt
The spring bear hunt will continue as a regular annual hunting season, subject to annual review, as part of a proposal announced Friday, Jan. 17 by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Minister John Yakabuski.
First deer ked reported in Ontario
A species of biting fly that may transmit disease-causing bacteria to humans was reported in Ontario for the first time early this fall.
Province announces plans to thwart CWD
The province is ramping up efforts to thwart chronic wasting disease (CWD), a progressive, fatal brain disease that affects deer, elk, moose, and caribou, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Minister John Yakabuski announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Tree program welcomes more landowners
Forests Ontario has made the 50 Million Tree Program more accessible.
Human error, negligence ruled out in flooding report
Neither human error nor negligent dam operation caused this spring’s damaging floods, according to an independent report released by the province on Thursday (Nov. 28).