Province invests $4.9 million in north
Boat launch refurbishments are among two dozen tourism-related projects getting a $4.9 million boost from the province.
New MNRF minister named
New Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Graydon Smith has been named Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Giant muskie to be restored in Kenora
A giant muskie sculpture in Kenora will be restored as part of a $493,077 provincial investment in revitalizing the city’s harbourfront.
Northern marine railway to get upgrade
Anglers are expected to benefit from an $800,000 upgrade to a boat shortcut connecting Whitefish and Sabaskong bays on Lake of the Woods.
2022 fishing regulations released
The MNDMNRF-released 2022 Ontario Fishing Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary comes into effect January 1, 2022.
Great Lakes protection projects get $2.8 million
Two dozen Great Lakes fish health and habitat projects will benefit from some $2.8 million in funding announced by the province.
Record number of wildfires burned
Drought and dry weather led to a record 1,198 wildfires this year, including a 200,000-hectare blaze — one of the largest in Ontario history.
Forests sustainably managed, report says
Ontario’s public forests are sustainably managed, according to the province’s State of Ontario Natural Resources 2021 report.
Family Fishing Week returns
Ontario’s final annual licence-free fishing opportunity returns with Family Fishing Week from Saturday, July 3 to Sunday, July 11.