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CTV News
3 hours ago
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Northern Ont. police, MNR stop 500 vehicles, check for violations
The June 1 joint operation along Highway 527 included alcohol screenings and fish and wildlife inspections within the Unincorporated Territory of Thunder Bay. A few charges and several warnings were handed out in northwestern Ontario recently during a joint operation involving the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Provincial Police. The June 1 initiative along Highway 527 included alcohol screenings and fish and wildlife inspections within the Unincorporated Territory of Thunder Bay. MNROPP3 A few charges and several warnings were handed out in northwestern Ontario recently during a joint operation involving the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Provincial Police. (OPP photo) 'The goal of the joint enforcement initiative was to educate both local residents and visiting tourists on road and hunting safety, as well as fishing and hunting regulations,' police said. A total of 80 of the 500 drivers underwent alcohol testing and no impaired drivers were detected. MNROPP2 The June 1 joint operation along Highway 527 included alcohol screenings and fish and wildlife inspections within the Unincorporated Territory of Thunder Bay. (OPP photo) However, the MNR laid one charge for possessing an overlimit of fish. Officials also issued two warnings for taking aggregate without a permit, three warnings for failing to remove the plug from a boat and nine warnings were given for improperly skinned or packaged fish. 'Additionally, four black bears were inspected,' the release said. The OPP charged one driver for having a radar detector in their vehicle, a driver from Minnesota had a radar detector removed from his vehicle and a Thunder Bay driver was charged with driving while prohibited. His vehicle was impounded. MNROPP4 A few charges and several warnings were handed out in northwestern Ontario recently during a joint operation involving the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Provincial Police. (OPP photo) Police also issued several warnings, including one for possessing more than one licence, driving without a validation sticker on the licence plate, two warnings each for having an insecure load and not having a licence plate on a trailer.
CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Bear attacks dog in North Bay
A dog was wounded in North Bay recently when it was attacked by a bear. A dog was wounded in North Bay recently when it was attacked by a bear. The incident took place May 25 at the end of Tower Drive, North Bay Police spokesperson Merv Shantz said in an email. 'Apparently, it happened a couple of kilometres past the dead end,' Shantz said. The owners took their dog to an emergency veterinarian in Barrie, he said. 'It is now doing better,' Shantz said. 'We didn't really have any involvement, as the people contacted the (Ministry of Natural Resources) and animal welfare.' A message to the MNR from CTV News seeking details about the incident has not yet been returned.
CTV News
2 days ago
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Simcoe County to accommodate hundreds of wildfire evacuees
An aerial view of smoke from the Kenora 20 wildland fire on May 24, 2025. (Ministry of Natural Resources/Ontario Forest Fires/X) As the wildfire season continues to worsen in northwestern areas of Ontario, local first responders and services are preparing to accommodate hundreds who have been forced to evacuate. Approximately 400 residents from Webequie First Nation are expected to be transported to Barrie as part of a Phase 1 evacuation prioritizing elders, children, and individuals with medical conditions. According to a Saturday evening update by Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), there were 16 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region, including two new ones discovered near Thunder Bay and Nipigon. There were also three active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, including a new one near Sudbury. Barrie's deputy fire chief told CTV News that their aid plan is very 'preliminary' but confirmed that they are preparing to host evacuees early this week. The MNR says the fire hazard is 'high' to 'extreme' across most the Northwest Region and 'low' to 'moderate' across the Northeast Region. Note: This is a developing story. We will provide additional updates as they become available. With files from CTV's Dan Bertrand and the Canadian Press. Cochrane 2 & 3 Fires An aerial view of active Cochrane district fires on May 29, 2023. (Ministry of Natural Resources/Ontario Forest Fires/X)
CTV News
4 days ago
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Northern Ont. man fined $1,001 for dumping a bag of garbage
Timmins still has a problem with people illegally dumping trash, so it's stepping up fines and enforcement. Sergio Arangio reports. 2021: Cracking down on illegal dumping in Timmins A Cochrane, Ont., man was fined $1,001 for dumping a single bag of garbage on public land. John Sullivan pleaded guilty to the offence, which is a violation under the Public Lands Act. In a news release Friday, the Ministry of Natural Resources said the incident took place Oct. 8, 2023, in Hanna Township, south of Cochrane. 'The officers discovered that garbage had been deposited on public lands at the Little Lake access point parking lot,' the release said. 'The investigation led conservation officers to Sullivan who admitted to the offence.' Justice of the Peace Estelle Bérubé heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on Dec. 3, 2024. To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll-free at 1-877-847-7667. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, click here.
CTV News
5 days ago
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Police urge caution after bear cub incident in Timmins neighbourhood
Northern Ontario Watch A Timmins resident sustained non-life-threatening injuries after intervening to protect their dog from a bear cub spotted in a tree on Lozanne Crescent early this morning; police, who have handed the case to the Ministry of Natural Resources, warn against approaching bear cubs, while locals report mixed experiences with wildlife in the area.
