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Canadian angler braves rough waters, wins $102,000 in St. Lawrence River bass tournament

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CLAYTON, N.Y. – The Canadian side of the St. Lawrence River was forbidden for fishing.  All things considered, Canadian fisher Chris Johnson bested 86 of the best bass fishermen from around the nation by fishing the American side of the waterway and close by Lake Ontario to win the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite competition Sunday. His choice to focus on the lake on the last day, in spite of unpleasant conditions that included 6-to 8-foot waves, was critical to the success.  Welcome to Key Marina He earned $102,000 for his triumph, because of a great, four-day complete of 20 smallmouth bass weighing 97 pounds, 8 ounces.  "This has been an insane year fishing-wise for me; I had two of the most noticeably terrible competitions presumably in my vocation and to bob back and win on the St. Lawrence, out of every other place on earth, is simply unimaginable," Johnston told Bassmaster.com. He completed 71st and 59th in the initial two Elite Series occasions this year. "I've neede...

Wayfinding strategy to be a key to tourism success in the north

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Regardless of the considerable number of GPS innovation accessible to voyagers, there's in no way like way finding signage to guarantee you of your goal. Or then again that you're going in the right bearing. It can likewise give a conviction that all is good. Furthermore, for occupants, signage can ingrain a feeling of pride in the network and some of the time even raise their mindfulness regarding the conveniences inside their own locale.  Welcome to Key Marina. A one stop fun shop with full service marina also offering a Fishing, Hunting, Tackle & Bait shop, Cottage rental The Northern Ontario Wayfinding Strategy was charged by Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) in 2014. The procedure suggested beginning with two pilot ventures – one of every an enormous network and one of every a little network. These two pilots – Thunder Bay and Wawa – would be instrumental in building up a wayfinding toolbox for future networks to use in arranging and structuring their signage program...

Ontario Taking Steps to Improve the Health of Lake Simcoe

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The Government of Ontario is putting $581,000 in four new activities to assist find with bettering approaches to diminish the measure of contaminants, for example, phosphorus, from entering Lake Simcoe. Nearby undertakings like these are critical to reestablishing and ensuring Lake Simcoe and its watershed.  The activities getting subsidizing include:  Welcome to Key Marina St. Lawrence River Institute: Nutrient Model for Lake Simcoe  This undertaking will get $77,894 more than two years to make an electronic instrument that utilizations satellite symbolism to anticipate zones with higher measures of phosphorus in the watershed. This model will illuminate and target best administration practices to help lessen phosphorus stacking into the lake.  Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority: Mapping Change in Natural Cover Types  This undertaking will get $93,879 more than two years to utilize aeronautical photographs to recognize and follow the progressions to land...

Ontario Reaches Agreement with Flying Post First Nation on Historic Land Claim

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THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government announced today the final settlement of a 115-year-old land claim that addresses the shortfall of land received by Flying Post First Nation, as part of the James Bay Treaty (Treaty #9) that was originally signed in 1905. The $14.1 million settlement will contribute to the future economic prosperity of the First Nation. Welcome to Key Marina "I'm pleased that Ontario is fulfilling its outstanding obligation to Flying Post First Nation, dating back more than a century," said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. "Settling land claims through co-operative negotiations and respectful dialogue is a key step towards reconciliation with Indigenous people." The Flying Post First Nation reserve lands are located near Timmins along the Ground Hog River, however, today the majority of its members live near Nipigon. "This is an important moment," said Chief Murray Ray of Flying Post First Nation. "Flying Post Firs...

Current affairs: Moving water key to catching bass in warm weather

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Retrieving square-billed crankbaits through gaps in revetments caught largemouth bass on the backwater side and white bass on the river side. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Bryan Hendricks) The difference between beginner fishing and master fishing is specificity and precision. Beginner tactics are general. Use a generic technique in a broadcast fashion in a certain area at a certain time of year. The pattern is time tested, and you will get a few bites. Pay attention to where, when and how you got those bites. How deep is the water? What is the water temperature? What kind of cover or structure is nearby? Is it windy or calm? What is the wind direction? Is it overcast or cloudy? Is it morning, evening or midday? What is the moon phase? What are the barometric readings? Welcome to Key Marina Put all those things together, and you are on your way to putting together a master fishing pattern. For example, experienced anglers know that bass fishing in the upper portion of Lake Hamilton is usu...

Aggressive coyote problem 'has gone on too long,' hunter says

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Gary Cooper says he's amazed no one's taken decisive action to end attacks in city's suburbs Gary Cooper stands next to the stuffed remains of a coyote he shot in the mid-70s in the Ottawa area. (Stu Mills/CBC) A longtime professional coyote hunter says he can't believe local officials haven't acted more decisively to end a string of attacks by the wild animals in Ottawa's southern suburbs.  "Somebody told me you have to think like one to be able to hunt them successfully," said Gary Cooper, 77, one of Ottawa's most experienced coyote hunters. Cooper and his dogs gained a reputation for their ability to outwit the cunning creatures. As a contract hunter for Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources, he was hired to track down and shoot coyotes lurking near airbase runways, farmers' fields and suburban backyards, a task he executed with deadly success. Welcome to Key Marina That's why he can't understand why at least one aggressive coy...

Lack of international visitors a chance for Canadians to see nation's tourist attractions this summer

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The majority of restaurants and businesses have reopened in the town of Banff, Alta. 'We're so excited to welcome everyone back. We know that Canadians have always wanted to enjoy their national parks,' said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen. (Dave Rae/CBC) As the majority of national parks opened earlier this month, Nick Schlachter was waiting in his truck at the front of the line to access Banff National Park's Lake Minnewanka, a picturesque glacial lake surrounded by towering mountains and lush forests near Banff, Alta. He couldn't wait for the park to open for the first time this season and get his boat on the open water. Welcome to Key Marina "It's been a long three months. Everyone has been cooped up, and it's time to get out and get some lake trout," said Schlachter, who lives in Canmore, Alta. "It's time to go." The lake is a tourist magnet, but this year, the water will be noticeably quieter, as will the nearby bike paths, cafe and ...