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CTV News
14-07-2025
- CTV News
Red foxes killed in illegal hunting incident
A man from Lighthouse Cove has been found guilty of hunting red foxes without a license, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. In February 2023, the ministry said conservation officers investigated a complaint of two red foxes that were said to be shot in the community of Lighthouse Cove in Lakeshore. The investigation found the man shot and killed the foxes with a .22 caliber rifle on his property without a valid license. As a result, the man has received $1,000 in fines.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Sudbury cops teach kids fishing in annual safety event
Local police traded badges for fishing rods Wednesday, hosting 13 kids for a day of angling and safety lessons on Whitewater Lake. Police and conservation officers gathered at Whitewater Lake in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on Tuesday to teach 13 children how to fish as part of an annual youth engagement initiative. Whitewater Lake - Cops & Kids Fishing Police and conservation officers gathered at Whitewater Lake in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 8, 2025, to teach children how to fish as part of an annual youth engagement initiative. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) Annual event promotes youth engagement The event, now in its 14th year, brought together members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources for a day of fishing, safety lessons, and community bonding. 'Today we're out on Whitewater Lake in Zelda, and it's cops, kids, and fishing,' said Sudbury police chief Sara Cunningham. 'It's an annual event, and today's all about youth engagement with our police officers.' Teaching safety and building trust Fishing is a popular pastime in northern Ontario, and organizers hope the activity will keep children both entertained and safe during the summer months. 'We want to be able to educate them on how to be safe on the water, what to do, and where not to go,' said OPP Const. Martin Mailloux-Ratte. 'So, it's also going to be an educative day for them.' Beyond water safety, the event aims to foster positive relationships between youth and law enforcement. 'It's a positive way to build our new generation,' said Mailloux-Ratte. 'And if they want to become police officers, it's great for us. We have people to replace us, as we're not getting any younger.' That sentiment resonated with 13-year-old Joseph McMurray, one of the junior anglers in attendance. 'I would like to be a police officer, yeah,' he said. A friendly competition The day also included a friendly fishing competition, with the winner taking home a trophy. McMurray shared his strategy for success: 'I'm going to catch a small fish, put it out, and then a bigger fish is going to eat that little fish – and then I'll get a bigger fish.' Others, like siblings Kataleya and Jackson Chartrand, offered simpler advice: 'Have patience.' The event was supported by Canadian Tire's Jumpstart program, which helps fund youth sports and recreation initiatives.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- CTV News
Durham men charged in illegal hunting incident
Two Durham men have been charged in an illegal hunting incident that took place in West Grey. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, one man pleaded guilty to unlawfully claiming to have killed a deer, which was killed by another hunter, and providing a false statement to a conservation officer. As a result, he is facing a fine of $2,500 and is suspended from hunting antlerless deer for two years. The second man pleaded guilty to hunting deer without a license, hunting deer with a centerfire rifle in an archery and muzzleloading guns season only, and gun hunting without the proper firearms licensing accreditation. As a result, he is facing a fine of $6,000 and is suspended from hunting antlerless deer for two years. A news release read that on Dec. 4, 2024, a conservation officer was working in the Municipality of West Grey and contacted the men when they were leaving a rural property. Through an investigation, it was revealed that the men enacted a premeditated plan to falsely represent their hunting activity. One man had a muzzleloading firearm, claiming he just shot an antlerless deal. The other man claimed he was not hunting and didn't have any firearms, and had an antlered only deer tag. When the officer went to the kill site of an antlerless deer, he said he found a loaded centerfire rifle in a nearby hunting blind. It was determined the man who claimed he didn't hunt killed the deer with the rifle. The man wasn't licensed to hunt antlerless deer or have guns. After the deer was killed, the Ministry said the man who killed the deer contacted the other man, asking him to help cover up the illegal hunt. The man wasn't hunting at the time of the kill.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Mattawa and area under a flood watch
has all the weather details you need to know for northeastern Ontario and what to expect for the next seven days. The Ministry of Natural Resources in the North Bay District said Friday that a flood watch is in effect for the residents in Papineau-Cameron Township, Mattawan Township and the Town of Mattawa on the Ottawa River until July 4. 'In addition to last weekend's storm event, which brought significant precipitation and an increase in water levels and flows, the current weather forecast includes additional rainfall and the possibility of thunderstorms,' a news release Friday said. Remain vigilant 'Residents are advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution around rivers and streams. Water levels and river flows are expected to stay high as the precipitation moves through the watershed.' Affected residents are urged to ' protect and secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes, closely monitor developing conditions and regularly check for updated messages.' Showers and thunderstorms will be moving through the northeast region Friday and over the weekend as it moves eastward through Ontario. Between 10-20 mm of rain is expected to fall in the coming days, with an additional 5-10 mm of rain expected if thunderstorms occur. Water levels are elevated after 50-80 mm fell last weekend. Check current conditions by clicking here. Environment Canada bulletins can be accessed here.
National Post
25-06-2025
- National Post
Police suspect animal attack seriously injured child in eastern Ontario
Provincial police are urging residents of an eastern Ontario community to keep a close eye on their small children after a suspected animal attack left a young child with serious injuries. Article content Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating the incident in Quadeville, Ont., after the injured child was found along Quadeville Road around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Article content Article content Article content They say the child was taken to hospital and then to a regional trauma centre, and is recovering from the injuries. Article content Article content Police say the OPP crime unit is working with the Ministry of Natural Resources to determine what happened. Article content In the meantime, police are asking parents in the area to keep their small children indoors or 'under close supervision' as a precaution. Article content
