Significant Weather Event - March 16, 2026
Significant Weather Event Declared
Effective March 16, 2026
In accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways), the City of Temiskaming Shores has declared a Significant Weather Event.
Important Service Update: All municipal facilities are closed. Temiskaming Transit is suspended until further notice.
Weather Conditions
Current and forecasted weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, freezing rain, drifting snow, and ice accumulation, are impacting the City’s ability to maintain roads and sidewalks to the standards normally required under the regulation.
Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
During this declared Significant Weather Event, roadway and sidewalk conditions may take longer than usual to return to the Minimum Maintenance Standards. City crews will continue to monitor conditions and respond as resources and weather conditions permit.
Duration of Declaration
The declaration will remain in effect until the City determines that the weather event has ended and it is reasonable to resume normal maintenance operations.
Public Advisory
Residents are encouraged to stay home where possible and to exercise caution if travel is necessary.
Transit Information
Temiskaming Transit is suspended until further notice.
For transit information and updates, please visit: Temiskaming Transit Information
Further updates will be provided as required.
Contact Us
City of Temiskaming Shores
325 Farr Drive
P.O. Box 2050
Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0
Phone: 705-672-3363
Fax: 705-672-3200
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