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North Algona Wilberforce Fire Department: Smoke alarm saves man’s life
May 27, 2021
North Algona Wilberforce Fire Department: Smoke alarm saves man’s life 96.1 Renfrew Today   A smoke alarm saved a man’s life in North Algona Wilberforce this morning.   At about 1:10 am, firefighters responded to a... Read more >
One new forest fire confirmed in the northeast region
May 27, 2021
One new forest fire confirmed in the northeast region SooToday.com   As of late-afternoon Thursday, one new forest fire was confirmed in the northeast region. The fire, Sudbury 15, is approximately a half-kilometre south of the north... Read more >
Sudbury-area briefs
May 27, 2021
Sudbury-area briefs The Daily Press - Timmins   Greater Sudbury Fire Services is among 70 Northern Ontario fire services that will share in more than $450,000 in provincial funding to help address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more >
Aging Carleton Place fire department rescue boat to be sold
May 26, 2021
Aging Carleton Place fire department rescue boat to be sold InsideOttawaValley.com   The Ocean Wave Fire Company (OWFC) in Carleton Place has conducted a fleet assessment review and, according to fire chief Pascal Meunier, “... Read more >
Council moves forward with new fire hall despite lack of training centre
May 26, 2021
Council moves forward with new fire hall despite lack of training centre Seaway News   CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall City Council voted to keep moving forward with the proposed new fire hall in the north end of the city, despite... Read more >
Fire restrictions not needed 'at this time', ministry says
May 26, 2021
Fire restrictions not needed 'at this time', ministry says CBC News   Heading into the second COVID-19 summer in northern Ontario, there are no restrictions on lighting a campfire or burning brush. Last spring, the provincial... Read more >
First Notice: Infrastructure Canada announcement; northeastern passenger rail plan; Oshawa fire training tower
May 26, 2021
First Notice: Infrastructure Canada announcement; northeastern passenger rail plan; Oshawa fire training tower Daily Commercial News   Oshawa invests in fire training facility/tower   Oshawa City Council has approved a $... Read more >
Kawartha Lakes limiting when fireworks can be discharged
May 26, 2021
Kawartha Lakes limiting when fireworks can be discharged Toronto Star   KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has passed a bylaw restricting the days and times residents can fire off consumer fireworks. Kawartha Lakes councillors... Read more >
Scaffolding collapses at a condo building in Etobicoke, no injuries
May 26, 2021
Scaffolding collapses at a condo building in Etobicoke, no injuries 680 News   No injuries were reported after scaffolding collapsed at a condo building in north Etobicoke on Wednesday morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene... Read more >
Scrap yard fire in Brockville could be seen from one kilometre away; halts train traffic
May 26, 2021
Scrap yard fire in Brockville could be seen from one kilometre away; halts train traffic CTV News   BROCKVILLE -- A massive fire at a scrap yard in the central part of Brockville Wednesday morning kept fire crews busy, and stopped train... Read more >