Forest Fire Update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say there are 52 active forest fires in the Northeast region as of Friday, July 13. The largest fire being the 10,775 hectare North Bay 72 fire originating in the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park traveling northeast. Incident management teams from outside the
Forest fire update
A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for Kirkland Lake, Englehart, New Liskeard and Temagami areas.Environment Canada stated on Friday, July 13 that elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring.”Possible high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are expected to continue. Air
Temagami fire update
Residents living immediately south of Temagami South who were under a mandatory evacuation order can return home.But they remain under evacuation alert in case the fire situation changes.The updates come after the latest meeting of Temagami’s emergency management committee, at 8:30 p.m. last night (Tuesday, July 11).The following is from
Temagami fire update:
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
Temagami fire update
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
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
Police warn potential treat not so sweet
KIRKLAND LAKE (Staff) – Police in Kirkland Lake say they’ve seized what resembles candy but contains a psychoactive compound found in marijuana.In a July 3 news release, Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police say they seized a quantity of gummy bears similar to the popular candy.But the material was found to