DISTRICT (Staff) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports this morning that North Bay 72, the massive fire burning south of Elk Lake, is now “being held.””We’re not anticipating any growth on that fire given the current and forecasted weather conditions. That’s very encouraging,” said fire information officer
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Elevated forest fire hazard expected to continue
DISTRICT (Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) reported Sunday evening, August 5, that there were 42 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 19 are not yet under control, 23 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were two new fires confirmed
Restricted fire zone expanded
DISTRICT (Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) reported that by the evening of August 4, there were 44 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 19 are not yet under control, 25 are either being held, under control or being observed.There were no new
Forest fire update
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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