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Kenora man stung with $1,300 in fines for illegal trapping

Kenora man stung with $1,300 in fines for illegal trapping

A Kenora resident has been fined a total of $1,300 for trapping violations. Myles Clinton pleaded guilty and was fined $650 for illegally possessing traps and $650 for providing false or misleading information to a conservation officer.

Man's body recovered on Lake of the Woods

KENORA -- The body of a missing Minnesota hunter has been recovered. Ontario Provincial Police said just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday officers responded to a report of a a deceased male located along the shoreline of Powder Island on Lake of the Woods.
Neebing moving forward with closing East Oliver Lake Road boat launch

Neebing moving forward with closing East Oliver Lake Road boat launch

NEEBING, Ont. – Despite the objections of more than 30 residents, an area on the eastern shores of Oliver Lake that had been informally used as a boat launch will remain blocked.
Fire destroys Mapleward Road home

Fire destroys Mapleward Road home

THUNDER BAY – A rural home was levelled in a Wednesday afternoon blaze.

North end of Algoma to close to traffic soon

THUNDER BAY -- The north end of Algoma Street will be closed to traffic sometime in the near future as the city begins Phase Two of a water main project near Boulevard Lake.
Project aims to trade diesel with biomass for remote Northern communities

Project aims to trade diesel with biomass for remote Northern communities

A new forestry project promises to get some remote First Nations community off of the expensive and dirty diesel-generated power they’ve been forced to rely on.
Severely abused dog gets new life with new home

Severely abused dog gets new life with new home

THUNDER BAY -- A severely abused northern rescue dog is days away from a new southern Ontario home. And she’s getting attention from around the world.

Province presents Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence

Ontario is recognizing the outstanding work of 10 groups across the province for their innovative efforts to protect the environment and fight climate change.
Legalized pot advocates certain feds will deliver on promise

Legalized pot advocates certain feds will deliver on promise

Local supporters of legalized marijuana say they’re confident the Liberal-led federal government will make good on its election promise.

Ontario turns to public for input on payday loan rates

Ontario is seeking public input on how much borrowers should pay for a payday loan in the province. In Ontario, the maximum cost of borrowing for a payday loan is currently $21 per $100 borrowed.
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