The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the regional fire situation late last night (Thursday):By the evening of August 2, there were 47 active forest fires across the northeast.Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 26 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were no new
Monthly Archives: August 2018
The Weekender – August 03, 2018
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Forest fire update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the region’s forest fire situation late last night (Wednesday):By the evening of August 1, there were 49 active forest fires across the northeast.Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 28 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were ten
Elk Lake Civic festivities on
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – The fireworks may be off but the Elk Lake Civic Holiday Weekend festivities are on.Forest fires in and around nearby Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater park and wide-ranging fire restrictions forced the cancellation of the fireworks that are typically held on the weekend.But the rest of the line-up
Fight continues against North Bay 72
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT– Three and a half weeks after it was first spotted, a wildfire known as North Bay 72 remains out of control.A little more fire activity is expected in the coming days, with hot, dry conditions in the forecast, said Shayne McCool, fire information officer with the Ontario
Violations, fines and resignation in Temagami
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – A flurry of Integrity Commissioner reports was received by Temagami council last week, with findings of violations, the levying of fines and a councillor's resignation.Integrity Commissioner Antoinette Blunt investigated four complaints and found violations of the municipality's code of conduct by councillors Ron Prefasi, Brian Koski
Cobalt approves budget
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council narrowly approved its 2018 budget by a 4-3 vote.At a special council meeting July 24, a package of bylaws setting tax rates and user fees was approved by Mayor Tina Sartoretto and councillors Gary Bigelow, Mike Harrison and Sue Nielsen.Councillors George Othmer, Rochelle Schwartz
Municipal races lined up for October election
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Area municipalities have their line-up of candidates for the 2018 municipal election which will take place October 27.A few of the councils have been acclaimed and continue with business as usual. There are also a few reeves who have been acclaimed for the new four-year term.Brethour
Breathing new life into local culture
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Little critters are supporting big plans in Temagami.Up to 15 people have been meeting at the Temagami Train Station every other Sunday afternoon to build houses for brown bats."This is their summer home," said Ray Richmond, a retired contractor in Temagami who's sharing his skills with
Cobalt High students reuniting on long weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – Former students of Cobalt High School (CHS) will get together over the Civic holiday weekend to share memories and a few laughs.“We are welcoming everyone home for this wonderful get together. It has been a few years since