Lighting Safety is a Bright Idea During the holiday season, it’s important to enjoy time spent with family and friends. It is also the time of year where most Canadians are using a lot of electricity with additional Christmas lights on, the furnace running, spacer heaters on, the stove cooking [Read more]
Rec’vd Friday, Aug.14,2015 There were 4 new fires confirmed by the early afternoon of August 14. The forest fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northwest Region. The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is reminding people that they are responsible for safe outdoor fire [Read more]
Since May 21, no new fires have been confirmed in the region. Timmins 3 has since been declared out. The forest fire hazard currently ranges from low to high throughout the region, with many of the southern reaches of the region experiencing the greatest hazard. Approximately 126 fire staff will be [Read more]
Province Allowing Wood Frame Buildings up to Six Storeys Ontario is introducing safer, more flexible and affordable design options for the construction of wood frame buildings. Through changes to the Ontario Building Code, wood frame buildings can now be built up to six storeys high, raising the [Read more]
Resolve to make safety a priority in 2014. Here are some practical suggestions to get you started: 1. I will drive sober. I will drive alert. Impairment has many faces – alcohol, drugs and fatigue are just a few examples. Learn how to recognize the signs of impairment and be willing to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – September 19, 2013 the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department provided fire suppression at a home on Caribou Drive. The owners were at home at the time though, thankfully, no one was hurt. Fire Chief Owen Cranney explained that the homeowners had been burning debris [Read more]
Ontario Fire Marshal Strongly Recommends Use of Flashlights, Battery-Operated Lanterns & Flameless Candles To prevent property loss and fire-related injuries, the Ontario Fire Marshal is strongly recommending that people use flashlights, battery-operated lanterns or flameless candles for [Read more]
UNOFFICIAL & UNCONFIRMED Pictured are Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department firefighters responding to a call to the corner of Adjala Ave. and Neebig Ave. in Manitouwadge, Friday April 23 at approximately 5:30pm. This was their 2nd call of the day, when details are released officially, they [Read more]
Working smoke alarms save lives . In the wake of Toronto’s terrible fire tragedy this week, OntarioNewsNorth.com wanted to reminded readers to protect their homes and families by following some simple steps. 1) install one smoke alarm per floor and outside sleeping areas 2) never remove a smoke [Read more]
Family looses home to fire by Karina Hunter Pictured is Natalie Lelievre, in front of the home she and her two children shared, at 42 Caribou Ave. in Manitouwadge; it burned to the ground January 6, 2010 while she was at work. Though Lelievre was visibly shaken, she stayed focused on the [Read more]
