Cougar claims can’t be confirmed
Brock Township, east of Lake Simcoe, issued an alert advising residents of a cougar living in northern Durham Region. Claims in the June 6 civic communication widely reported by local media cannot be confirmed.
Oaks facing threat
Oak wilt fungus found in May was the first detection of it in Canada. The disease kills oaks and is caused by a fungus that grows on the outer sapwood.
Wood duck box program revisited
The Timmins Fur Council has resurrected its wood duck nesting box program after a 20-year hiatus, with 100 new wood duck boxes in Timmins.
Parks system gets boost
Ontario is spending $3.3 million to build, maintain and revitalize infrastructure in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Feds aid caribou habitat
The federal government has issued a critical habitat protection order to protect boreal caribou habitat in Ontario.
2020 fishing survey results revealed
Results from Ontario’s recreational fishing survey has been released. The survey provides a comprehensive provincial perspective on angling.
Pheasant hunt returning to Conestogo
A 45-year-old pheasant hunt that was cancelled in 2021 will return to Conestogo Lake Conservation Area (CLCA) this fall.
Northern tourism on the mend
Tourism in northern Ontario is finally on the rise after the pandemic, with more bookings right in time for summer.
Fish sanctuaries proposed on Opinicon and Charleston lakes
MNRF is proposing to create temporary fish sanctuaries on Opinicon and Charleston Lakes in eastern Ontario for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.