The report from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services was issued late yesterday afternoon (Thursday). The fire in the vicinity of Rabbit Lake, called North Bay 5, was reported … Continue reading Forest fire update →

TEMISKAMING SHORES – The ban on open burning in Temiskaming Shores has been lifted almost two weeks after it was put in place. The city announced the lifting of the … Continue reading City lifts fire ban →

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Temiskaming, stretching from Kirkland Lake to Temagami. At 11:21 today (Tuesday), it advised: Conditions are favourable for the development of severe … Continue reading Keep an eye on the sky →

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Water supply and pressure in the New Liskeard and Dymond areas should be back to normal after a water line at Timiskaming District Secondary was repaired. The … Continue reading Water pressure restored →

NEW LISKEARD (Staff/Special) — The City of Temiskaming Shores has released a public advisory that at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, the public works department was told of … Continue reading Loss of water pressure in New Liskeard area →

DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the area, which will be in effect for Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10. Environment Canada states that … Continue reading Heat warning →

LATCHFORD (Staff) — The Town of Latchford issued a request to conserve water Monday, July 8. People were advised that it was alright to use water for immediate needs such … Continue reading Latchford issues water conservation request →

As the heat continues, the City of Temiskaming Shores has issued a municipal fire ban, effectively immediately (Friday, July 5). “Due to the extreme forest fire hazard in our area, … Continue reading Fire ban in city →

Heat Warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – Temagami A heat event will continue through Friday. A hot and humid airmass has reached the area and … Continue reading Heat warning continues for region →

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The lights will be out for about 1,200 residents of the New Liskeard area early Sunday, July 7. Hydro One says the power outage will enable … Continue reading Scheduled power outage in New Liskeard area →