A nearby First Nation's continuing protests of controversial provincial and federal legislation passed last month.
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg - also known as Pic Mobert First Nation - launched a "peaceful protest" on Monday, protesting Ontario's Bill 5 - as it allows the provincial government to "suspend provincial laws that would otherwise prohibit development in sensitive areas such as endangered species habitat, archaeological sites, and culturally significant areas", as well as bypass municipal by-laws, removing accountability and oversight - as well as the federal Bill C-5 which similarly aims to speed up projects.
Despite opposition from Indigenous groups - who raised concerns about Indigenous rights, including the duty to consult - as well as environmental and other groups, both bills were passed last month.
The local First Nation plans to continue protesting by standing alongside Highway 17 near their powwow grounds and hold signs today and tomorrow from 9 am to 4 pm.
A "Day of Unity and Peaceful Action" is also happening from noon to 4 pm today.
Ontario Provincial Police have been warning of "traffic slowdowns" between White River and Marathon each day this week, though they haven't cited a reason.