Province aims to loosen rules for off-road vehicles
Two-wheeled off-road vehicles such as dirt bikes may soon be allowed on local roads if a new provincial proposal becomes law.
Fewer fires burned nearly same amount of land
There were fewer forest fires in Ontario this year, but they burned nearly the same amount of landscape as they did in 2018, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
Province proposes new bait management strategy
Anglers will not be able to move live bait outside the zone of their primary residence as part of a new bait management strategy proposed earlier this week by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
Man hurt in bear attack near Kenora
A 69-year-old man attacked by a black bear while walking near his Kenora-area cottage last week did not suffer life-threatening injuries, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said.
Outdoor recreation powerful economic driver
Canadians aren’t the only North Americans spending a lot on outdoor recreation, according to new statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
$18.9 billion spent on fishing, hunting, trapping, sport shooting
Canadians spent an estimated $18.9 billion on fishing, hunting, trapping, and sport shooting in 2018, according to a new study commissioned by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA), with support from 30 other groups.
No Asian carp found in Great Lakes
No Asian carp were found in the Great Lakes during this year’s early detection surveillance, but experts say Grass carp – the only species of Asian carp found in Ontario waters to date – remains the most imminent threat.
More “legitimate” fall expected
While he expects a milder, more “legitimate” fall compared to last autumn, David Phillips says predicting what kind of winter is around the corner is a tough call.
Woman killed in northwestern Ontario bear attack
A 62-year-old American woman killed in a rare black bear attack was staying at a secluded island cabin in northwestern Ontario while attending a family reunion, according to provincial police.