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5 Ontario hunters fined for falsifying white-tailed deer tagsAn investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry determined hunters used copies of tags or previously used tags on harvested deer just north of Bancroft.CrimeJul 12
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Moose seen wandering in west end of Peterborough, Ont.A young moose was spotted walking in the west-end of Peterborough on Tuesday morning. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry advises to never approach a wild animal.EnvironmentJun 18
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700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to be killed for meat in NamibiaThe severe drought in Namibia is likely to leave nearly half of the human population experiencing high levels of food insecurity, the United Nations reported.WorldAug 29
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Fleming College president talks program cuts, ‘perplexed’ by Peterborough council motionPresident Maureen Adamson says the college will lose 'millions' in revenue, in large part due to the new federal cap on international students. Twenty-nine programs are being cut.EducationJun 26
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Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes seek government aid to save Fleming College programsPeterborough city council on Monday passed a motion encouraging both the federal and provincial governments to help save 29 programs at Fleming College.EducationJun 20
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new education minister, cabinet reshuffleFord and Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont swore in a "renewed" cabinet in a closed ceremony on Thursday afternoon after hours of meetings with ministers.CanadaJun 6
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Gardeners need to watch out for these 2 worms in Ontario. Here’s whyHammerhead worms, which can produce a known paralyzing toxin, have been sighted in some ecospaces across Ontario is recent times.EnvironmentApr 29
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Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario’s new hunting dog lawTwo animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.CanadaMar 27
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‘Band-aid response’: Ford government offers forest firefighters $5K bonusOntario has unveiled one-time incentives for wildland firefighters and around 100 permanent jobs. The union, however, says it falls far short of what is needed.FireMar 23
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After ‘wild’ winter, Ontario’s black bears are already waking up from hibernationWildlife experts, the government and police are all urging people to keep food away from bears as they emerge from hibernation early in the province amidst a mild winter.CanadaMar 2
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In B.C.’s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stakeIn B.C., a forest-harvest plan is raising hard questions and charged debate about the effects of logging on forest hydrology and flooding.EnvironmentMar 17
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Ontario euthanizes 84 raccoons and accuses rehab centre of mistreating animalsOntario has euthanized 84 raccoons and laid dozens of charges against a wildlife rehabilitation centre it accuses of allowing animals to suffer with no real hope of recoveryCanadaFeb 27
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Residents in Ontario community say roaming coyotes ‘not as timid’ anymoreA pair of Oakville, Ont. residents, who recently brought home a puppy, admit they're afraid to take a simple stroll with coyotes roaming nearby streets.EnvironmentFeb 7
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Kawartha Conservation issues watershed conditions statement ahead of milder weatherKawartha Conservation says flows and water levels are within 'seasonal range,' yet forecasted rain and snowmelt will produce 'localized runoff and elevated water levels.'EnvironmentJan 23
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3 fined, licences suspended for illegal deer hunting north of Madoc, Ont.: MNRFThree people were fined a total of $9,500 for hunting white-tailed deer without licences and for tagging violations during a two-week outing at a property in Eldorado in 2021.CrimeJan 5
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Raccoons ‘aggressively’ seized from ‘squalid’ Ontario sanctuary, competing court docs claimCourt documents from a raccoon sanctuary and the Ontario government paint vastly different pictures of how the animals lived and how a raid went down.CanadaDec 9, 2023
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Here are highlights from Ontario auditor general annual reportThe Ontario auditor general's office published its annual report Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights.PoliticsDec 6, 2023
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Ontario not respecting environmental consultation obligations, auditor saysThe auditor general said the government did not follow the Environmental Bill of Rights when it made "sweeping changes" to the province's land use and housing framework.PoliticsDec 6, 2023
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Bancroft OPP make trio of impaired driving arrests on weekendIn one incident, Bancroft OPP were requested to assist a conservation officer regarding a suspected impaired driver on Whytes Road.CrimeOct 30, 2023
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Concern rising over increasing carbon emissions from Canada’s forest firesA B.C. Sierra Club member says wildfire emission totals are “a major problem because we cannot continue to ignore these emissions.”EnvironmentNov 9, 2023