DISTRICT – As of last night (Sunday, June 18), a 2,300-hectare wildland fire north of Lady Evelyn Lake was not yet under control. The fire, named Kirkland Lake 5, was … Continue reading Fire update →

From the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry: Fishing with your family is a great way to celebrate Dad – and you can fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. … Continue reading Free fishing this weekend →

  DISTRICT (Staff)— Local outdoor recreation enthusiast, Bill Ramsay, is calling a meeting Wednesday, June 14 at the Dymond Hall to gauge the interest of local ATV riders in forming … Continue reading Potential to create a South Temiskaming ATV club? →

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Hospital announced this morning (Saturday, June 10) that it has resumed regular services. It had restricted visitors and operations two days ago under what it called … Continue reading Hospital service resumes →

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Air quality concerns have prompted Temiskaming Hospital to cancel surgeries and obstetrical services tomorrow (Friday, June 9) and to limit access to the hospital. In a public … Continue reading Air quality concerns prompt surgery cancellations, visitor limits →

Issued by Environment Canada Wednesday, June 7: High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec … Continue reading Air quality statement from EC →

WEATHER ALERT DISTRTICT — A special air quality alert  for the Temiskaming region has been issued by Environment Canada. Across Northern Ontario, high levels of air pollution have developed due … Continue reading Smog warning for Temiskaming District →

DISTRICT (Staff) – The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone effective Thursday, June 1. The Restricted Fire Zone affects the districts of Hearst/Cochrane/Kapuskasing, … Continue reading All burning permits suspended under fire restriction →

DISTRICT (Staff) – Environment Canada is continuing to provide a Heat Warning for the region as a multi-day event continues with maximum temperatures ranging between 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. … Continue reading Heat Warning continues →

  TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Traffic is being slowed down on Highway 11 south of Temagami due to remediation work to remove a rock hazard in the area of Hornet Lake. … Continue reading Highway 11 opened to one lane south of Temagami →