Environment | Apr 25
Well Aware comes to Muskoka!
The Muskoka Watershed Council and Muskoka Heritage Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Well Aware program in Muskoka.
Well Aware encourages Ontario’s residential well...
Environment | Apr 23
A Bracebridge area man was convicted of unlawfully keeping wildlife in captivity.
Viveka Nanda Guha pleaded guilty to unlawfully keeping two wild turkeys and two wolves without authorization under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. He was fined $2...
Environment | Jan 31
The Wildlife Winter Feeding Program (WWP) has been feeding deer via public donations in an area stretching from Parry Sound to Muskoka, Haliburton and Nipissing, for more than 40 years.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), however, does not support...
Environment | Jan 24
With water levels back to seasonal norms in the region, many homeowners will be facing the daunting task of cleaning up. For those who have had flooding in their houses, there are some special health concerns.
It’s best to roll up your sleeves as soon as...
Environment | Jan 22
It was slow in coming, but the much-anticipated fall turkey hunting season, and the proposed Wild Turkey Management Plan and regulations are now posted on the provincial Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry for <a href='http://www.muskokasun.com/muskokasun/article...
Environment | Jan 22
Changes to Ontario’s fishing regulations came into effect yesterday, part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ (MNR) new ecological framework for fisheries management in the province.
“The new regulations are easier to understand, provide a more consistent...
Environment | Jan 22
The government is seeking public comment on proposed changes to a wild turkey management plan and the expansion of wild turkey hunting opportunities.
For the first time, a fall hunt is proposed in several areas of the province. An open spring...
Environment | Jan 22
Take precautions, stay aware and check the new fishing regulations.
As another ice fishing season is about to get under way, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield reminds winter anglers to stay safe on the ice and review the new fishing...
Environment | Jan 22
Several changes to Ontario’s fishing regulations come into effect on Jan. 1, 2008. The changes are part of the ministry’s new ecological framework for recreational fisheries management in Ontario. Under this approach, the ministry is managing fisheries on a zone basis rather...
Environment | Jan 21
The <a href='http://mnr.gov.on.ca/mnr/fishing/' target='_blank'>2008-09 Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary</a> is now available, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield announced last week.
“A...
Environment | Jan 18
Birders spy 1,241 birds, 30 bird species
As expected through a blizzard of snow, the 2007 Gravenhurst-Bracebridge Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 16 showed fewer bird counts and bird species than reported from the 2006 count.
Compiler Al Sinclair said...
Environment | Jan 17
With some areas of Simcoe and Muskoka experiencing power outages due to the wind over the previous few days, residents could have some concerns with the safety of food in refrigerators and freezers. The following are some guidelines from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit...
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