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Marine area bigger than Lake Superior could soon be protected off Ontario’s shores

A vast marine area off Ontario’s north shores that’s home to beluga whales and threatened polar bears could soon be protected, officials said Wednesday, as First Nations welcomed what was seen as a key step towards fulfilling a longstanding treaty promise. The federal government and nine First Nations said they …

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Boats sunk by January cold snap removed from Okanagan Lake – Okanagan

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Kelowna says a half-dozen boats that sunk during January’s cold snap have been removed from Okanagan Lake. The removal process began late last month, around two weeks after a polar vortex froze the area, with temperatures dropping to -30 …

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Two people dead after falling through ice on eastern Ontario lake

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 12, 2024 10:12 pm Updated February 12, 2024 10:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people who were reported missing after falling through ice on a lake in eastern Ontario have been confirmed dead. Ontario Provincial …

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Off-road vehicle falls through ice on Lake Simcoe, 3 people rescued

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Emergency crews had a busy Tuesday afternoon after an off-road vehicle fell through the ice on Lake Simcoe. On Tuesday, just after 2:15 p.m., Orillia OPP, Ramara Fire and Rescue Services and Simcoe County Paramedics were called to a water rescue. An …

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Zebra mussels found in Manitoba’s Clear Lake despite conservation efforts – Winnipeg

Although strict measures were put in place this summer to keep zebra mussels out of Manitoba’s Clear Lake, the invasive species has found its way into Riding Mountain National Park regardless. Dameon Wall of Parks Canada told 680 CJOB’s The Start that water samples from the lake’s main launching area, Boat …

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Search and rescue crews look for overdue boaters on Great Slave Lake: Yellowknife RCMP – Edmonton

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A search is underway after Yellowknife RCMP received a report on Thursday that two boaters had not returned from their boating trip on Great Slave Lake. RCMP said the two men, 65-year-old Samuel Roberts and 51-year-old Mark Elson, were expected early evening …

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Fatal shooting in Moose Lake sparks homicide investigation: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg

Manitoba RCMP say a fatal shooting over the long weekend in Moose Lake has sparked a homicide investigation. On Saturday at 2:45 a.m., police went to a home in the community after reports of a shooting and found a 34-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. Officers took the man to the …

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Grand Forks RCMP continue patrols of Christina Lake, with help from regional district – Okanagan

A popular lake in B.C.’s Southern Interior is seeing regular police patrols this summer, thanks to the local regional district. The Grand Forks RCMP detachment says its summer boat patrol program would see a reserve constable work four shifts a week, cruising the community and nearby Christina Lake. However, the …

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