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Helping Ontarians Protect Species at Risk - 2012
Ontarians can once again get support from the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund for voluntary projects that protect and recover species at risk including their habitat.
January 12, 2012 10:12 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Partnership to Promote Ontario Wood
A partnership announced today will boost Ontario's forest industry and help strengthen the provincial economy.
January 11, 2012 11:08 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Cleaning Up Peninsula Harbour
Clean-up of Lake Superior's Peninsula Harbour near Marathon will start this spring.
January 9, 2012 2:00 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Ontario Parks Attracts More Visitors In 2011
Almost ten million people visited Ontario's provincial parks in 2011 - an increase of 50,000 visitors from the year before.December 28, 2011 11:27 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Province Takes Steps To Control Spread Of Fish Disease
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is working to address a fish virus known as Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS).
December 22, 2011 10:30 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Recognizing Outstanding Ontario Parks Summer Students
Forty students have received educational bursaries for their outstanding performance as Ontario Parks summer employees.
November 21, 2011 1:00 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Local Input Essential To Crown Land And Road Access Plan
Ontario is exploring how people can help shape Crown land and road management across the Northern Ontario.
August 19, 2011 12:30 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Second New Research Boat Supports Ontario Fisheries
A new 20-metre research boat - called the Huron Explorer I - will help support commercial and recreational fishing on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
August 16, 2011 11:00 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Parry Sound Conservation Officer Recognized
Randy Pepper of Parry Sound has been named the Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year for 2011.
August 12, 2011 1:00 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop Protects Ontarians - August 10, 2011
Ontario will continue with one of the most successful rabies eradication programs in North America by distributing 366,000 baits containing rabies vaccine this summer.
August 10, 2011 3:46 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Ontario Deploys Mobile Medical Unit To Aid Forest Fire Evacuation
The province is sending the Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) to support forest fire evacuees in Northwestern Ontario.
July 21, 2011 12:05 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Fires in Northwestern Ontario - Multiple Evacuations
The Cabinet Committee on Emergency Management convened today to ensure that firefighters and personnel on the ground have the resources needed to evacuate people to safety and extinguish the fires. The evacuation of residents of First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario continues due to smoke and immediate threats posed by forest fires.July 19, 2011 8:05 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Outdoor Burning Restricted In Areas of Northwestern Ontario
A Restricted Fire Zone Order has been declared for Northwestern Ontario in an area bounded by the CNR rail line, just north of Opasquia Provincial Park, west of Wabakimi Provincial Park and the Manitoba border. The order is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during a period of high fire hazard.
July 15, 2011 5:05 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
First Nations Complete Communities' Land Use Plans
Pauingassi and Little Grand Rapids First Nations are among some of the first communities to complete their land use plans. These plans help identify economic opportunities and areas for protection under the Far North Act.
July 12, 2011 9:30 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources -
Visit A Provincial Park In Ontario
Ontarians are invited to celebrate Parks Day on July 16 with special events and activities for the whole family.
July 11, 2011 11:55 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
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