Here’s the latest forest fire update from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as reported late last night (Thursday, July 19):In Temagami, North Bay 69 – which had prompted the evacuation of 20 residences south of Temagami – is now considered under control.Firefighters were focusing on working their way

TEMAGAMI – The evacuation alert for Temagami has been lifted and Fire Tower Road, together with the Caribou Mountain fire tower, is now open.That’s the latest from Temagami, following a meeting last night (Wednesday, July 18) of its emergency management committee.Mayor Lorie Hunter reported:North Bay Fire NO.69 (Northeast Arm of

Due to unforeseen circumstances, repairs to the Haileybury Water Distribution System are still in progress and crews are working diligently to restore water service to the effected areas at this time.We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. We will update you as soon as service has been restored.

Late last night (Tuesday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
updated the forest fire situation in the region.In the Temagami fire cluster, it reported that cooler temperatures and recent precipitation had kept fire activity to a minimum today.The fire named North Bay 55, which

CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES- Attention Residents serviced by the Haileybury and North Cobalt municipal drinking water distribution system **Public Works staff of the City of Temiskaming Shores with The Ontario Clean Water Agency will be conducting additional upgrades to the drinking water distribution system at the Niven Street Reservoir in

Environment Canada Weather Alert3:49 PM EDT Monday 16 July 2018Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.The risk of severe thunderstorms

Residents across Northeast Ontario can breathe a little easier as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say by the evening of Saturday, July 14, there are now 46 active fires across the Northeast, down from 72 at the beginning of last week.Lady Evelyn Fire Cluster:The largest forest fire

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

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