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'Be extremely cautious' wildfire officials caution campers in northwestern Ontario

Aug 10, 2018 04:28PM ● By Editor

As of Thursday evening, there were 15 new forest fires reported. From CBC News · August 10, 2018

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Many U.S. schools still not fully prepared for disasters

Aug 09, 2018 07:28AM ● By Editor

Many U.S. public school districts lack comprehensive plans for responding to natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks and other emergencies despite a federal initiative for all schools to address these needs by 2020, researchers say. By Lisa Rapaport - Reuters Health - August 9, 2018

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Avoid ticks, and Lyme disease, this summer

Aug 08, 2018 08:10AM ● By Editor

By Expositor Staff -August 8, 2018

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3 hikers airlifted from Isle Royale

Aug 07, 2018 02:54PM ● By Editor

The U.S. Coast Guard said this incident is a good example of why people venturing into remote areas should have something other than a cell phone to call or signal for help. From WDIO-TV - August 7, 2018

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Wet weather in northwestern Ontario helps limit new fire starts

Aug 07, 2018 11:20AM ● By Editor

As of early Monday evening, four new fires were reported in the region. From CBC News · August 7, 2018

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13 new wildfires reported in northwestern Ontario over the weekend, fire officials say

Aug 06, 2018 02:51PM ● By Editor

As of Sunday evening, 85 active fires burning, according to the MNRF. From CBC News · August 6, 2018

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Crisis text line regional coordination now in place

Aug 03, 2018 07:26AM ● By Editor

A regional suicide prevention coordination for a Crisis Text Line is now getting under way. From Staff Reports by The Cook County News Herald - August 2, 2018

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Two new fires reported in northwest, MNRF says

Aug 03, 2018 06:39AM ● By Editor

Weather conditions expected to raise hazard in region. From CBC News · August 3, 2018

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A few ways to protect your livestock and pets from wildfire smoke

Aug 02, 2018 11:06AM ● By Editor

In an article from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, an area with intimate experience with wildfires, the authors have advice on how to keep your animals safe: By Brett McGarry of Cottage Life - August 2, 2018

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MNRF hopeful weather will ease Northwest fire situation

Aug 02, 2018 07:35AM ● By Editor

104 fires burning in region as of Wednesday afternoon. A second crew had been added to Thunder Bay Fire 38, which is located south of Whitefish Lake near the U.S. border. From CBC News · August 1, 2018

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