DISTRICT (Staff) – In an update on the North Bay 72 fire this morning (Friday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that fire rangers continue to work the perimeter of the fire.They’re moving some 100 feet towards the centre of the fire.Crews continue to search for and find
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The Weekender – August 10, 2018
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Resources committed to North Bay 72
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry updated the region’s forest fire situation this morning (Thursday):In the Lady Evelyn fire cluster, fire rangers from Ontario, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Mexico remain committed to this cluster, focusing primarily on North Bay Fire 72.The fire is currently mapped at approximately 27,285
North Bay 72 fire “being held”
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – One month after being ignited by lightning, the status of the massive fire known as North Bay 72 has been upgraded to "being held.""We're not anticipating any growth on that fire given the current and forecasted weather conditions," said Shayne McCool, fire information officer with the
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August 31 last day for Cobalt Hoist Room
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council has officially approved the closing of the Hoist Room on Friday, August 31.The decision to close the municipally owned gym was made on the recommendation of staff. The August 31 date would simplify the process of providing refunds to gym users who had prepaid
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THU names new medical officer of health
DISTRICT (Special) – After a long search, the Timiskaming Health Unit has a new medical officer of health.Monika Dutt, a family physician and former medical officer of health in Cape Breton, will take up her post with the health unit in September."We are very fortunate to have Dr. Dutt coming
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Keep existing curriculum pending new doc: Board ONE
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – The region's English public school board is expressing its concerns about revisions to Ontario's health and physical education curriculum.The new Progressive Conservative government has said the 2015 document, which covers sex education, will be replaced by a new age-appropriate curriculum based on real consultation with parents.The 2015
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Frog’s Breath Foundation names recipients for 2018
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Frog’s Breath Foundation has released its list of donation recipients for 2018.Frog’s Breath Foundation is a not-for-profit private charitable foundation established in 1998 by Peter Grant Sr. to support local organizations and residents within the District of Temiskaming.Funds raised through a charity golf tournament held
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Peter Ramsay marks 50 years of practicing law
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — After five decades as a lawyer, Peter Ramsay is still going to the office each day at the age of 81 and loving it.What amazes most people about Ramsay is he’s as strong and hard working as ever.“Fifty years and you are still looking good,
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Temagami recognizes Senior of ’18
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami's senior of the year has been active on the trails and in the kitchen."His accomplishments are numerous," said Mayor Lorie Hunter as she presented the award to Doug Adams July 26.But the mayor singled out two for which Adams may be best known.He's spent countless
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