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Kapuskasing · KapuskasingWildland fire season is already in full swing in British Columbia and Alberta, but so far, so good in Northeastern Ontario. Natural Resources and Forestry ministry fire information officer Evan Lizotte says there have been ten fires this season, but they’re all out. “The hazard is currently low in the Northeast Region,” he adds, “with a small patch of moderate hazard in the Sudbury area.” Precipitation during the week is expected to keep the fir…See the Story
Early wildland fire season in B.C. and Alberta has yet to reach Northeastern Ontario : My Kap-Hearst Now
Kapuskasing · KapuskasingAfter getting cut during budget deliberations, the town of Kap has brought back the Spring Clean-up. In a press release this afternoon, the town announced that the clean-up will start on Monday May 6 when residents are encouraged to leave items such as furniture, television sets, electronics and bicycles at the road side. People who have large appliances are asked to contact the public works department 705-337-4468 to schedule a pick-up. The spr…See the Story
Town of Kap announces return of Spring Clean-up : My Kap-Hearst Now
Kapuskasing · KapuskasingSeveral residents, groups and organizations were honoured for their continuing contributions to the community during the Town of Smooth Rock Falls volunteer ceremony. Sheila Jacques was named as Historical Pillar of the Community for her hard work at preserving local history. The hospital auxiliary was selected as the mayor’s volunteer service award winner, while the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 305 won Outstanding Community Group. Aging at home…See the Story
Smooth Rock Falls recognizes volunteers as part of ‘Volunteer Week’ : My Kap-Hearst Now
NDP · KapuskasingThe MPP for Temiskaming-Cochrane is the co-sponsor of an NDP bill at Queen’s Park called “The Right to Repair Act”. John Vanthof says other jurisdictions have similar legislation, forcing manufacturers of electronic products, autos and farming equipment to provide access to manuals and spare parts, so that someone other than the manufacturer can repair them. “The opposition are all onside. The government haven’t said that they wouldn’t support i…See the Story
Vanthof co-sponsors ‘Right to Repair Act’ : My Kap-Hearst Now
Evacuations · KapuskasingResidents of the James Bay-Albany River Kashechewan First Nation are currently in Kapuskasing and Timmins, in a precautionary evacuation ahead of spring flooding. It’s not the municipalities hosting them. It’s ISN Maskwa, the emergency management arm of the Missinabie Cree Business Corporation. General manager Joe Sayers says ISN Maskwa consults with the First Nations on where they want their members sent. “Kashechewan First Nation has a lot of …See the Story
Precautionary evacuation moves Kashechewan residents out of flood danger : My Kap-Hearst Now
Kapuskasing · KapuskasingTorr Metals is hoping to carry out further mining exploration near Opasatika this year about possible gold deposits in the Filion project. During a presentation at the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting in Kapuskasing, CEO Malcom Dorsey says the junior mining company is waiting on drill permits and other approvals from the federal and provincial governments. “Our goal for this project is to detect and confirm whether there ar…See the Story
Torr Metals hopes to carry out further mining exploration near Opasatika : My Kap-Hearst Now
Kapuskasing · KapuskasingThe town of Kap is buying a new repeater for the Fire Department. That device calls in off-duty volunteer firefighters on their pages when there an emergency. The modernization fund is being used to purchase the new equipment at a cost of just over $7,600. Administrator Guylain Baril says the current device was bought back in the 1980s and is starting to show its age. He adds the new system will also increase the range from 40 to 50 watts and he…See the Story
Kap Fire Department gets new repeater : My Kap-Hearst Now
Kapuskasing · KapuskasingA economic update highlights the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting tomorrow from 11 am to 1:30 at the Centre de Loisirs. Chamber spokesperson Donna Todd says a full line-up of guest speakers includes GreenFirst Forest Products and Kap Paper’s Ken Munnoch and Malcolm Dorsey the CEO of TORR Metals. “Yes their going to be giving an update on what’s been happening with the split of Green First into two companies and the …See the Story
