Latest news with #GrandRiver
CTV News
15 hours ago
- CTV News
Fatal house trailer fire on Six Nations
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fatal fire on Six Nations of the Grand River. First responders were called to a house trailer, on River Range Road, around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The trailer was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. A 68-year-old woman, who lived in the trailer, was pronounced dead at the scene. A home next the trailer was also damaged in the blaze. 'The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has been called in to begin an investigation into the cause, origin, and circumstance of the fire that occurred on Six Nations of the Grand River,' the OFM confirmed in an email to CTV News.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Fire destroys encampment along Grand River in Cambridge, officials say
Officials say a large homeless encampment along the Grand River in Cambridge was destroyed on Monday morning. Emergency crews were called to an area near Water Street South, between Myers Road and McQueen Shaver Boulevard, around 7 a.m. Officials said the encampment was fully on fire when they arrived. Firefighters had to use an off-road vehicle to access the site due to difficult terrain. No one was at the scene when crews arrived and there were no reports of injuries. The encampment was deemed a total loss. Officials said Cambridge's bylaw division and fire crews would remain on scene throughout the day as they investigate the cause of the fire.
CBC
7 days ago
- General
- CBC
With lacrosse games and sunset paddles, these Six Nations tour operators are welcoming visitors this summer
Social Sharing With summer approaching, Ontario residents thinking about a vacation close to home should consider Six Nations of the Grand River, says the manager of tourism for the territory. "There are still misconceptions out there that people maybe aren't welcome in a reserve or they don't know how to [or] what to do," said Jaquie Jamieson. Her job, she said, is to "break down those barriers" and welcome tourists into the community. Tour season has already started in Six Nations, and Jamieson said there are many things to do, but learning should be the starting point. "Come sit by the Grand River if it's a nice day," she said. "But [try] to get familiar with some of the histories and who we are as Haudenosaunee people." Six Nations, which is about 40 kilometres south of Hamilton, is the most populous First Nations reserve in Canada. It is also home to the the largest Carolinian forest in southern Ontario. For those visiting the reserve for the first time, Jamieson recommends Where Cultures Meet, a tour package that brings visitors to cultural and historical sites like the Woodland Cultural Centre, which sits on the site of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. Other activities for those wanting to visit include the Ohsweken Speedway, a spa, a golf course, and kayaking, canoeing or camping at Chiefswood Park. "And then of course, there's lacrosse games happening throughout the season and people are welcome," Jamieson told CBC K-W's The Morning Edition. Local park holds cultural significance Katie Montour is the community public relations officer at Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation. She said Chiefswood Park is open year-round for those wanting to experience nature. Montour said the biggest attraction at the park currently is their log cabins. She said tourists usually enjoy the "authentic woodland experience" the park offers and are welcome to do as much or as little as they like while in the park. Other on-site amenities at the park include a seasonal splash pad, mini golf, archery, and trails, said Montour, and visitors can choose to have their experience be an active or relaxed one. Also departing from Chiefswood Park, Shawna Porter, 35, leads "calm, culturally rooted paddling experiences designed to help people slow down." Porter, who founded Moon Water Creative, offers sunrise and sunset paddling sessions on the Grand River. She often would go on paddles by herself, but wanted to include others who might not feel comfortable alone in the water. "For me, being on the river is a reminder of connection. Watching animals move freely, listening to the water, and just being present," she told CBC Hamilton in an email. Montour said a trip to Chiefswood could hold cultural significance as well. "The Grand River is really historically important to the people of Six Nations," said Montour, who is based in nearby Caledonia, Ont. and is part of the Mohawk Nation Wolf Clan. "Our original traditional territory was guaranteed within six miles on either side of the Grand River … it's nice that we're able to offer this authentic cultural experience to both community members and visitors." Montour is referring to the Haldimand Tract, an area of land around the Grand River granted to Six Nations in 1784. Montour said the development corporation also manages other local sites like Six Nations Bingo and the Gathering Place by the Grand, a venue that hosts music, comedy and other events. She said surplus revenue from those businesses is invested back into the community. Take care of the land you visit Porter, who was born and raised in Six Nations, said she's seen an increase in people visiting the reserve in the last few years, which is great but also worries about potential impacts on the land. "As caretakers of the land, we want to ensure that we're being mindful of our ecological footprint and protecting Six Nations for future generations," she said. One common misconception for visitors, Porter said, is that Six Nations is "just a place to visit, rather than a living, thriving community." "It's not about taking photos or buying souvenirs. It's about learning, connecting, and honouring the people and the land," she said. This year, Porter is also offering services like Full Moon Meditation and Paddle, Women on the Water, which will include activities lie yoga and sunbathing, and more.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
GRCA completes repairs at Wellesley Dam
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has completed repair work to the embankment at the Wellesley Dam. The repair work started earlier this month, shortly after an April storm resulted in high water levels through the watershed. The GRCA said the discharge gate has been returned to service, and the pond is currently filling. There was also an engineering assessment of the concrete spillway structure. 'The results found that although the structure is in fair condition overall and does not currently present any risk to dam safety or public safety, there are areas in poor condition that will require remediation in the near future,' said a news release from the GRCA. Regular inspections of the structure, including the concrete spillway are set to continue. The GRCA said a wildlife scan was done and did not identify any nesting animals or wildlife that would be negatively impacted by the filling of the head pond. Extreme high-water levels not only led to damage of the Wellesley Dam but also the Baden Dam. In both cases, the GRCA said water either overtopped the dams' embankments or seeped through the embankments. 'Emergency repairs were initiated, and both sites were stabilized within hours of the dam safety incidents being identified,' said the GRCA. The GRCA will be initiating a future study to complete a comprehensive conditions assessment of the structure and identify recommendations for future work for the Wellesley Dam and Badem Dam.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- CTV News
Oakville man facing obstruction charge related to Six Nations investigation
A heavy police presence was reported in Six Nations of the Grand River on Wednesday morning as officers from multiple agencies executed a warrant at a tobacco manufacturing facility. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News) An Oakville man was arrested Wednesday at the scene of a police investigation in Six Nations of the Grand River. Six Nations Police said their officers, along with Ontario Provincial Police, executed a search warrant at a tobacco manufacturing facility on Chiefswood Road. They said it was 'operated by a non-Indigenous criminal network who do not reside on the territory.' Police also said profits from the operation were not invested in or used by the Six Nations community. No further information about the investigation, or any arrests, have been released. One person, however, has been charged. Police said they were maintaining security on Chiefswood Road when, around 2:45 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle in a driveway with deflated tires. According to a media release on Friday, they learned the driver had taken a knife to the tires. Police said it was done for the purpose of 'intentionally blocking the entranceway.' The driver, 47-year-old Francois Cadieux of Oakville, was arrested at the scene and charged with obstructing a police officer.
