Residents across Northeast Ontario can breathe a little easier as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say by the evening of Saturday, July 14, there are now 46 active fires across the Northeast, down from 72 at the beginning of last week.Lady Evelyn Fire Cluster:The largest forest fire
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Forest Fire Update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say there are 52 active forest fires in the Northeast region as of Friday, July 13. The largest fire being the 10,775 hectare North Bay 72 fire originating in the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park traveling northeast. Incident management teams from outside the
Forest Fire Update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) says as of July 13, there are 52 active fires in the Northeast region. The largest fire burning in the Northeast region is North Bay 72 originating from the Lady Eveyln-Smoothwater Provincial Park at 10,775 hectares. MNRF say the recent rainfall will
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Forest fire update
A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for Kirkland Lake, Englehart, New Liskeard and Temagami areas.Environment Canada stated on Friday, July 13 that elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring.”Possible high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are expected to continue. Air
The Weekender – July 13, 2018
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Temagami fire update
Residents living immediately south of Temagami South who were under a mandatory evacuation order can return home.But they remain under evacuation alert in case the fire situation changes.The updates come after the latest meeting of Temagami’s emergency management committee, at 8:30 p.m. last night (Tuesday, July 11).The following is from
OHF recognizes Zubyck’s leadership
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – John Zubyck’s duelling sport passions saw summer duties recently win out over his winter work.He was scheduled to receive the Ontario Hockey Federation’s (OHF) Bill Richmond Memorial Award in late June but couldn’t attend the banquet in London.“Unfortunately I had other commitments, such as running
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Torch Run lights up for Special Olympics
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Overcast skies and a slight rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.It all began June 20 when the Flame of Hope was lit by Torch Run organizer, Detective Constable Mike Audette, and handed over to Special
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Temagami fire update:
Evacuation orders and standby evacuation orders remain in effect in Temagami.That follows the latest update from Temagami Mayor Lorie Hunter following the emergency management committee last night (Tuesday, July 10.)The update follows:Reports on the fires near Temagami are positive. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) officials are currently assessing
Anglers contend with smoke and waves in Temagami
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMAGAMI – “That’s a new one.”That wasn’t a line referring to a fresh joke or a new twist on fishing.Anglers coming ashore for the Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass tournament weigh-in Sunday at 3 p.m. in Temagami were looking south of town and noticing a new fire had just broke
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