Archive - Jun 30, 2008

Ontario government to consult with Aboriginal groups concerning their ban of sturgeon fishing

Ontario government press release ...

Ontario Moves to Protect Sturgeon

June 27, 2008

McGuinty Government Restricts Harvest In Both Recreational And Commercial Fisheries

As of July 1, 2008, recreational anglers will no longer be allowed to keep any lake sturgeon they catch.

Evidence shows that overharvesting is a major factor in putting the species at risk. As a result, only catch and release of this species will be allowed.

High food prices in remote First Nations and at food banks in cities creating new challenges

From the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

Food banks caught in the middle as prices rise

Sarah Elizabeth Brown 06/28/2008

Food, gas and energy prices are soaring and more Ontarians are having a tougher time paying basic bills.

Caught in between are food banks, which are feeling the pinch of higher food and fuel prices as well as seeing more people coming to them for help.