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Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course Coming To Saugeen Shores

Kids in Saugeen Shores can now compete in their own Junior Firefighter Challenge.

Ex-Lappe fire chief makes presentation at international conference

THUNDER BAY — The recently-retired chief of a rural fire service near Thunder Bay has been invited to share some of the knowledge he gained on the job with fire chiefs from across North America.

Flooding from storm turns Toronto streets into rivers

The effects of heavy rain that drenched the city overnight are still being felt Wednesday morning. There is no subway service on Line 1 between Finch West and Wilson stations due to flooding. Shuttle buses are currently running.

Fire Safety Award Winners

Georgian Bay Fire & Safety along with Boston Pizza Owen Sound are winners of the 2018 Fire Marshal's Fire Safety Awards.

Stouffville fire department gets a boost from Enbridge's Project Assist

Enbridge Gas Distribution is partnering with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council to help Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services purchase firefighting training materials.

Ontario forest fires: B.C. crews pull back as firefighters make 'excellent progress'

Crews are making steady progress against a massive forest fire south of Sudbury, Ont., but the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said the situation won't be considered under control until the blaze is completely surrounded by fire crews.

Wildfire confusion: Parry Sound not in danger from Parry Sound 33 fire

Officials in Parry Sound insist that the town is safe and open for business as confusion mounts over a wildfire with the same name.

Arthur Tim Hortons Fire Tied To Rea And Walter Act

After the recent fire at Tim Hortons in Arthur, the MPP for Perth-Wellington is renewing his call to pass the Rea and Walter Act.

Firefighters holding the lines at large forest fire in northeast Ontario

Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources says firefighters "continue to make excellent progress" in tackling a massive forest fire known as Parry Sound 33 in the province's northeast.

Fire destroys old farmhouse in Keene

An old wooden farmhouse was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.