News - Ministry of Natural Resources

1. Outdoor Burning Restricted In Northeastern Ontario

   A Restricted Fire Zone Order has been declared for Northeasterm Ontario in an area north of the French River, including all of French River Provincial Park, east to the Quebec border, and then to the western boundary of the Northeast Fire Region.  The order is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during a period of high fire hazard.

   May 16, 2012 6:28 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources
2. 
   Ontario Opens Provincial Parks

   Most Ontario Parks will open for the season tomorrow, with the majority of northern Ontario parks opening May 18.

   May 10, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
3. 
   Elk Hunt Expanded In Bancroft Area

   Ontario is extending its elk hunt in the Bancroft area from one week to two weeks this year, running from September 17 to 30.

   April 25, 2012 12:28 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources
4. 
   Ten-Millionth Tree Planted Under UN Pledge

   Ontario celebrated Earth Day by planting the ten-millionth tree under its 50 Million Tree Program, which is helping fight climate change and grow a greener province.

   April 22, 2012 11:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
5. 
   Construction Underway On Flight Training Centre

   Construction is under way on the Province's new flight training centre for water bomber aircraft in Sault Ste. Marie, which will create jobs and boost the local economy.
   

   April 20, 2012 11:59 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
6. 
   Helping First-Time Campers

   Ontario is helping more first-time campers experience the great outdoors by expanding its Learn to Camp program in provincial parks across the province.

   April 14, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
7. 
   Ontario Ready For Forest Fire Season - 2012

   Ontario FireRangers are ready as April marks the official start of forest fire season in the province.

   April 10, 2012 10:05 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
8. 
   Be Bear Wise This Spring - 2012

   Ontario is reminding families to take simple precautions this spring to help prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation.

   April 7, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
9. All-Party Committee Review of Aggregate Resources Act

   The Standing Committee on General Government, an all-party committee of the legislature, has been directed by the Ontario legislature to develop recommendations to strengthen the Aggregate Resources Act.

   March 22, 2012 4:10 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources
10. 
    Annual Kids' Fish Art Contest Winners Announced - 2012

    Ontario is encouraging young people to learn about Ontario's native fish species, their habitats and conservation measures that help protect them through the annual Kids' Fish Art Contest.

    March 16, 2012 11:20 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
11. Wolf Lake To Remain Forest Reserve
    Ontario is protecting the environment and giving clarity to developers by ensuring the Wolf Lake Old Growth Forest, north of Sudbury, remains a protected area.
    March 13, 2012 10:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
12. 
    Anglers Are Reminded To Stay Safe

    The Ontario government is reminding anglers to put safety first as winter comes to a close.

    March 4, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
13. 
    March Break Fun In Ontario Parks

    Ontario is making it easy for families to enjoy the great outdoors this March Break.

    March 3, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
14. New Ways For Hunters To Enter Big Game Draws

    Ontario is making it easier for hunters to enter big game draws for moose, deer and elk.

    February 27, 2012 10:33 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
15. 
    Ice Fish For Free This Family Day Weekend

    Ontario residents can fish licence-free this Family Fishing Weekend, which runs from February 18 to 20.

    February 15, 2012 10:40 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources