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Landlord charged by West Perth Fire Department

A landlord in Mitchell has learned that buying a couple of smoke alarms is a lot cheaper than being fined for failing to install and maintain them.

South Bruce Peninsula fire victim's condition now serious

The condition of a 17-year-old boy has been upgraded from life-threatening to serious after a house fire in South Bruce Peninsula on Tuesday morning.

Don't forget to turn your clocks back this weekend

Daylight time ends early Sunday morning.

Evacuation order lifted in Renfrew following fire, gas leak

The evacuation order issued by police following a house fire on Mary Street in Renfrew that took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 30, was lifted Tuesday evening at 6:25 p.m.

Halloween safety tips for parents and youngsters

Halloween is a fun time for youngsters, but it can also be dangerous. The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs has set out guidelines for safety this Halloween.

Serious fire in South Bruce Peninsula

A 17-year-old boy has suffered life-threatening injuries in a house fire in South Bruce Peninsula early Tuesday morning.

Northern College opens emergency services complex

Northern College in Timmins marked the opening of its $19.2-million Integrated Emergency Services Complex on Oct. 30.

Industrial site earmarked for southeast London fire station

A new station to serve the city’s growing southeast could soon be built in an industrial park north of Highway 401.

Scugog Fire Department 'shocked' to find 911 signs missing

SCUGOG — Scugog firefighters have made a startling discovery this year while knocking on doors in hopes of inspecting safety alarms.

Fire Chief Ron Morden says new hires have slashed evening response times

Three months after hiring eight new full-time firefighters, the Orangeville Fire Department is stronger than ever and now meets industry standards for night-time response times, says Fire Chief Ron Morden.