MNR says it was right to lift fire ban

The Ministry of Natural Resources is defending it's decision to lift a fire ban in Northwestern Ontario. Spokesperson Mitch Miller understands some in the Thunder Bay District think it was a premature move, but says the rest of the northwest got a good soaking.  Meantime the Thunder Bay Fire Service says its fire ban remains in effect inside the city limits

Outdoor fires now permitted in the northwest

The outdoor fire ban in Northwestern Ontario is over. Reagan Breeze of the Ministry of Natural Resources says that the Restricted Fire Zone has been lifted. He says the rain that we've received has helped to reduce the fire hazard in the entire district.  It means that camp fires for cooking and warmth are now allowed.

Second wolf sighting in the city

A recent wolf sighting at Boulevard Lake is the second in the city in the last month. The first was when parents of students at Nor' Wester View School were given notices about a wolf and told the school was taking precautions. The latest sighting in Current River was made by a woman walking her dog. The Ministry of Natural Resources is telling the public to be cautious if you spot a wolf. Because a wolf is a wild animal it can be unpredictable, so the MNR recommends not running away and to leave room for it to escape on its own. No one has been hurt in any of the cases.