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.
Floating accommodations prohibited as of July 1
Starting July 1, a regulatory change that prohibits floating accommodations from docking overnight on provincial waterways will be in effect.
Provincial park getting overhaul
A Bracebridge-area provincial park is getting a major upgrade that will make it Ontario’s first new all-season, full-service provincial park in more than 40 years.
Father’s Day weekend brings more free fishing
Enjoy free fishing on June 17 and 18 for Father's Day weekend, Ontario's next licence-free fishing opportunity.
Meeting Minister Graydon Smith
Getting to know shark wrangler and former radio personality, Graydon Smith, Natural Resources and Forestry Minister.
Dog train-and-trial areas proposed
A proposal to potentially allow new dog train-and-trial areas is open for comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until May 18.
Free fishing returns for Mother’s Day
The province’s next licence-free fishing event arrives this weekend for Mother’s Day, May 13 and 14. Conservation limits apply.
CWD deer causing concern
More cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) detected in Manitoba are causing concern.
CO of the year named
Clinton-based MNRF Conservation Officer Drew Pegrum has been named the 2023 Conservation Officer of the Year.