Hunters Fined $3,500 For Deer Hunting
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 24, 2010 - Two Americans have been fined a total of 
$3,500 for illegal deer hunting. Michael Kautz of Hiles, Wisconsin, and Jeffery Kautz of Embarrass, Wisconsin, both pleaded guilty and were convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for unlawfully hunting and killing a white-tailed deer during the closed season. They were fined $1,500 and $1,000 respectively, with an additional fine of $500 each for making false statements to a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer. 
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Anglers Fined for Setting Up Illegal Camp
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 24, 2010 - Eight men have been fined a total of $3,100 for 
offenses related to an illegal camp on Crown land. Otto Klassen, John Loewen, Peter Schaan, Garry Loewen, John Rempel, Ozzie Rempel and Reinhardt Penner of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Peter Hamm of Calgary, Alberta all pleaded guilty and were charged under the Trespass to Property Act for illegally setting up a camp on Crown land north of Werner Lake in Kenora District. Each man was fined $150. In addition, Klassen, Penner and John Loewen were fined $500 each under the Public Lands Act for disobeying a posted sign. Hamm and John Rempel were fined $200 each under the Ontario Fishery Regulations for fishing without a licence. The group must remove the camp and all of their belongings by the end of June, 2010. read more...>
Fines For Attempting To Smuggle Live Bait Into Ontario
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 9, 2010 - Two Minnesota residents have been fined a total of $1,300 after attempting to smuggle live bait into Ontario through the Canada Customs Entry Station on Sand Point Lake, Rainy River District. Arthur Eggen, of Crane Lake, and Thomas Bergman, of North Oaks, were fined $900 and $400 respectively for bringing live minnows into Ontario for use as bait. read more...>
The door that’s not locked - New Internet Safety Website
WINNIPEG, MB – February 8, 2010 - Canadian parents will receive a new tool to help keep their children safer on the Internet today with the national launch of The Door
that’s not Locked (www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca). This unique, one-stop-shop for Internet safety information will provide parents, teachers and anyone else interested in keeping kids safe online with the tools and resources they need to do so. The Door that’s not Locked refers to safety concerns regarding the unlocked door of the Internet. In time for Safer
Internet Day on February 9th 2010, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection has partnered with the Government of Canada to help families understand the good, bad, and ugly about the web. read more...>
Richmond North Property Corp. Fined $37,500 For Asbestos Violation
LONDON, ON - December 18, 2009 - Richmond North Property Corp. pleaded guilty and was fined $37,500 on December 14, 2009, for asbestos violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). read more...>
Penalties Toughened for Serious Traffic Offences
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 10, 2009 - Ontario is cracking down on some of the most persistent, dangerous driving behaviors.
Effective January 1, 2010, penalties for the following offences will increase: read more...>
$2,500 Fine and Hunting Suspension for Illegal Moose Hunting
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 9, 2009 - A Winnipeg man has been convicted of hunting moose in Ontario without a licence. Barry C. Arnason was charged under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $2,500 for hunting moose in Ontario without the authority of a licence. Arnason is also prohibited from hunting in Ontario for two years. His firearm was seized and will be returned once his fine is paid. read more...>
Ontario Conservation Officers Receive Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 9, 2009 - Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medals were 
presented to 17 conservation officers from across northwestern Ontario in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service. read more...>
Man Nabbed For Over-Limit Of Walleye On Lake Of The Woods
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 26, 2009 - A Minnesota angler has been fined $3,025 for possessing more than his limit of walleye. James Merton Neilson, of Andover, Minnesota, was convicted of possessing 11 walleye over his legal possession limit of four and fined $275 for each over-limit fish. read more...>
Fined for Failure to Report Acquisition of Wildlife Parts
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 13, 2009 - A Dryden resident has been fined $250 for 
failing to report the acquisition of a carcass and $500 for making a false statement to a conservation officer. On October 20, 2009, Lee-Anne Corbin pleaded guilty to failing to report the acquisition of moose and deer antlers and other wildlife parts, and making a false statement to a conservation officer. read more...>
Four teenage females arrested in Duluth
DULUTH, MN --- October 18, 2009 ---- Duluth Police arrested four teenage females today 
Duluth in connection with Friday’s robbery on Duluth’s Lakewalk. On Friday, October 16th, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Duluth Police responded to the Lakewalk, in the area of the Fitger’s complex,
on a call from a 55 year old woman who stated she had just been robbed by four teenage females as she was walking on the Lakewalk. During the incident, the victims’ fanny pack was taken. Some of the contents were recovered a few blocks
from where the assault occurred. The victim suffered minor injuries, including bruises and abrasions, but did not require medical treatment. read more......>