Poor air quality warning due to wildfire smoke DISTRICT — A special air quality statement has been issued for the Temiskaming region due to smoke from wildfires. The Weather … Continue reading Poor air quality warning for Northeastern Ontario →

Blue green algae warning issued from Northeastern Public Health TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) has observed a potential blue-green algae (bacteria) bloom by the Haileybury Beach … Continue reading Blue-green algae at Haileybury beach →

A review of the Temiskaming Transit bus system is underway. Residents have two opportunities to offer feedback on July 15 – at the Cobalt town hall, from 3 p.m. to … Continue reading Transit talk →

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Temiskaming Shores and Temagami areas. It said conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable … Continue reading Stormy weather →

DISTRICT – There’s no shortage of festivities planned for the long weekend. In New Liskeard, the Bikers Reunion-Rockin’ on Canada Day event runs Friday through Sunday. In Englehart, the annual … Continue reading Canada Day fun →

A heat warning issued by Environment Canada for the Temiskaming Shores and Temagami area is expected to continue into tonight. Daytime highs of 28 to 33 degrees Celsius, with humidex … Continue reading Hot, hot, hot! →

NORTH COBALT – The fourth annual Keepers of the Circle pow wow to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day is set for Saturday. However, due to inclement weather, the location has … Continue reading Pow Wow at Mill Creek cultural grounds →

TORONTO – Canadians in Ontario can fish for free this weekend June 14-15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a line and create lasting memories … Continue reading Fish with dad…for free →

The next Get Active in Temiskaming event is set for Saturday (June 7) in Cobalt. Runners and walkers can choose their course, which range from one kilometre to 15 kilometres … Continue reading Get Active in Temiskaming…and Cobalt →

COLEMAN – Calling all skiers and ski fans. The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club is holding a work party on Saturday (May 31) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers are … Continue reading Spring clean-up at TNSC →