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
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Saturday, in the park…
What better way to spend a summer day than relaxing in the park?Englehart is offering just that this weekend, and throwing in entertainment and refreshments.Englehart’s annual Day in the Park runs July 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Centennial Park.“It’s a free, family fun day, where everyone
Severe thunderstorm warning July 5:
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiAt 4:09 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain.A line of severe thunderstorms from near Cartier northeast
Don’t leave kids or pets in hot cars
From the Canada Safety Council:On days that seem almost mild, as well as on summer days of searing heat, the passenger compartment of a car can turn into an oven, with potentially deadly consequences.In the confined space of a car, temperatures can climb so rapidly that they overwhelm a person’s
Severe thunderstorm watch July 5:
In addition to the existing heat warning:Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.A cold front sweeping across northeastern Ontario
The Weekender – July 06, 2018
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Knock Cancer players brave the heat for worthy cause
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – White-hot line drives. Blazing speed on the bases.That was some of the action, and all of the weather, on display at the 13th annual Knock Cancer Out of the Park Team Shan Slo-Pitch Tournament.Held June 29-July 1, the event featured weather conditions that proved a
License-free family fishing at Finlayson Saturday
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMAGAMI – Family Fishing Week will be celebrated Saturday in Temagami.“Finlayson Point Provincial Park is again hosting a Family Fishing Day event on Saturday, July 7, from 1-4 p.m.,” said Temagami area park superintendent Kevin Pinkerton.“The event is open to all to enjoy,” he said in an email