Ontario continues to combat invasive plants and animals in order to protect the environment and allow people across the province to continue to enjoy rivers, lakes, parks and other green spaces. Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and…
Category: Outdoors/Boating
Deadly summer heat: Leaving dogs and cats in vehicles can kill them, OPP says
By Bancroft OPP Over the summer months Ontario Provincial Police officers attend numerous calls about pets left in unattended vehicles. If it’s hot, your pet may be in trouble! During warm or hot weather pet guardians must take precautions against…
Increased Fines for Starting a Forest Fire in Ontario
With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with…
Here’s tips to prepare your cottage for severe spring and summer weather
Is your cottage equipped to deal with extreme weather? With spring officially here and summer just around the corner, storm season is unfortunately upon us. Recent evidence suggests that the severity and frequency of extreme weather, such as ice storms,…
Ontario bans trapping or killing snapping turtles
Ontario is protecting at-risk snapping turtles by introducing changes to the province’s small game and furbearer hunting regulations. As of April 1, 2017, it is illegal to trap or kill snapping turtles in Ontario, including for holders of a valid…
Maple syrup buckets damaged in Bancroft
BANCROFT – On Saturday the 31st of March 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a mischief on Old Snow Road in the Town of Bancroft. Several maple syrup buckets were damaged in the area.…
Ontario Highlands tourism agency wants to hear from people offering visitor accommodations
PEMBROKE, ON – The Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) is one of 13 Regional Tourism Organizations created by the Ontario government to carry out initiatives that increase tourism to Ontario. Research plays a critical role in identifying those initiatives and this…
Wollaston firefighters fundraiser hopes to top last year’s $5,100 tally
Submitted by Bonnie Purdy COE HIL — Last year we held our 1st Annual Wollaston Firefighters Spring Event. We were able to raise just over $5,100 last year for the fire department, and would love to surpass that mark this…
Be wary of melting ice and fast flowing water: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY– With the current streak of warm weather across Central Ontario and temperatures forecast in the double digits next week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising all residents to be aware of hazardous…
Coe Hill Business Association rebirth planned at March 14 meeting
Coe Hill Businesses: Let’s Work Together March 14, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Coe Hill Farmer’s Market Café Guest Speaker: Darcelle Runciman Enterprise Facilitator Hastings County Recognizing that all local businesses can benefit from networking with their peers, we…