Heat warning issued

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning.The Humidex values are expected to reach 40, Environment Canada states.”Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors,” Environment Canada states.”Watch for the effects of heat illness:

Orange Drop returning

Temiskaming Shores’ annual Orange Drop collection of household hazardous waste returns on Saturday, June 2.The first collection was held in 2013.In a recent report to city council, municipal staff report “a consistent increase in participation and household hazardous material delivered.”Dead batteries, empty propane cylinders, and oil filters are among the

Hot, hot, hot

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Temiskaming:The first heat event of the season is expected to hit  portions of Northeastern Ontario on Wednesday.High temperatures near 30 degrees are to be followed by overnight lows near 19 degrees, meaning little relief from the heat is expected overnight.The conditions