Tag: Ministry of Natural Resources

Wildfire smoke hazing up the sky

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Not only is our area dealing with the heat and humidity, there's wildfire smoke wafting in.

Flood warning for Lake Nipissing shoreline extended another week

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority say a flood warning remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, and Parks Creek.

Updated flood warning issued

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A flood warning continues for the Lake Nipissing shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr and Parks Creek. 

Flood warning extended on Lake Nipissing and Lake Temagami

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The Ministry of Natural Resources – North Bay District, says the flood warning for the shoreline of Lake Nipissing and the Lake Temagami area has been extended to Tuesday.

Flood warnings extended to Tuesday in several areas of the district

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Flood warnings from the Ministry of Natural Resources and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority have been extended to Tuesday in several areas of the district.

Flood warnings in North Bay MNR District extended to May 8

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The Ministry of Natural Resources says flood warnings for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, the Upper Ottawa River, between Lake Timiskaming and the east boundary of Papineau-Cameron Township, including the Town of Mattawa and the Lake Temagami area are in effect until Friday, May 8.   

Three wildland fires in recent days in the district

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The first wildland fires of the season have been reported in the North Bay MNR District.

Flood-related advisories extended by MNR North Bay District

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The Ministry of Natural Resources has extended a series of flood-related advisories in the district until next Tuesday.

(Update) All but one flood-impacted city roads reopened with school buses cancelled (April 15) in North Bay area

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The city says all roads closed after Tuesday's weather event and flooding of Chippewa Creek are back open, except for Duke Street between Wyld and Fisher streets. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says school buses are cancelled in several areas around North Bay.

Snowmobile patrols conducted by OPP and MNR on Lake Nipissing

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With Lake Nipissing’s winter fishing season officially open, Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources held a joint motorized snow vehicle enforcement campaign. 

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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

OPP
The OPP says on Wednesday around 11:00 p.m., first responders were called to a report of a residential fire on Quae-Quae Road, with a deceased person then found within the residence.

North Bay and Verner included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Community
In what's described as an 'unprecedented regional effort', Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.

(UPDATE) Police say investigation finds no safety concerns for students

The North Bay Police Service
The North Bay Police Service says there are no ongoing safety concerns after a student threats investigation.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Municipality of West Nipissing
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally

Community
The usual closures will be in effect on Thanksgiving Monday, as it's a Stat holiday in Ontario.
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