Thumbs down to social media where rumours are rampant about the ongoing forest fire situation.There have been no reports of serious damage to cottages or homes, despite people saying with complete conviction they’ve heard of seven cottages burning near Temagami or that the town has been evacuated en masse.
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My mother’s wisdom
By Darlene WroeMy mother told all her children that a friend was the most important thing you could have in life.When I was very little, I laughed at people all the time. It was hard to control, although I tried. I laughed not because I thought people were silly, but
Rain brings some relief in North Bay 72 battle
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The largest wildfire in the Northeast more than doubled in size last week.By the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's latest estimates, the North Bay 72 fire is almost 27,600 hectares in size, or more than 100 square miles.It was sparked by lightning in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater
The Speaker – July 25, 2018
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Forest fire update
This is the latest update from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on the Northeast’s forest fires, provided late last night (Tuesday):By the evening of July 24 there were 55 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 17 are not yet under control, 38 are either being held,