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Four new wildland fires reported The Daily Press   The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources & Forestry confirmed four new wildland fires in the Northeast Region as of late Tuesday afternoon.   Timmins... Read more >
King appoints additional deputy fire chief King Weekly Sentinel   King Fire and Emergency Services will get a boost in manpower.  King councillors approved appointing an additional Deputy Fire Chief – Training & ... Read more >
Lindsay man charged with arson following abandoned warehouse fire, 5 fires since April 30: police Global News   A Lindsay, Ont., man faces multiple arson charges following a fire at an abandoned warehouse early... Read more >
Niagara Region wanted to tie land sales together; Welland said no deal The Peterborough Examiner   Niagara Region wanted to tie a potential land sale on Prince Charles Drive North to the sale of part of Merritt Island, Welland city... Read more >
Penetanguishene blood donor clinic to be held in honour of longtime firefighter Ron Marchand Simcoe.com   A blood donor clinic is being held on July 27 in Penetanguishene in honour of longtime volunteer firefighter and avid donor Ron... Read more >
Town staff ask to accelerate purchases anticipating COVID delays CollingwoodToday.ca   In a post-COVID economy plagued with shipping delays and production slow-downs, at least two big town purchases will likely be pulled forward to this... Read more >
UPDATE: Arson arrest made after fire ravages historic First World War munitions factory in Lindsay The Examiner   A man has been arrested and faces arson charges after a fire tore through the old First World War munitions factory in... Read more >
West Perth's senior of year recognized by council, WPFD colleagues Meltwater   Rev. William Ney was presented the 2022 West Perth Senior of the Year Award last week during a brief ceremony at West Perth's municipal council... Read more >
'Timmins 9' forest fire still haunts residents TimminsToday.com   It was a summer most Timmins residents will never forget. The 2012 forest fire season was a particularly active one in Northeastern Ontario. Locally, the blaze... Read more >
30 Fires And Counting In Northwest Region Country1053.ca   A late spring has spelled a much quieter forest fire season in the Northwest Region. There have been 31 blazes since April 1st with the provincial total standing at 127. The... Read more >