Public Notices

Yellow Weather Alert

Freezing Rain and Rainfall Warning

Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Freezing Rain and Rainfall Warning for our area beginning this afternoon, with freezing rain transitioning to rain tonight and total precipitation amounts of 30 to 50 mm starting this evening.

City Staff will be monitoring conditions throughout the event. Residents are reminded to use caution as icy surfaces, pooled water, reduced visibility, possible utility outages, and washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts may occur.

Public Notice

Ice Hut Removal

Ice huts temporarily located on municipal property must be removed before April 17, 2026.

Affected locations include 20 Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard and 325 Farr Drive in Haileybury. Ice huts remaining after this date may be removed at the owner’s expense.

Municipal Election Update / Mise à jour sur l’élection municipale

City Launches Bilingual 2026 Municipal Election Webpage / La Ville lance une page Web bilingue pour l’élection municipale de 2026

The City of Temiskaming Shores has launched its official 2026 Municipal Election webpage in both English and French to help residents access important election information.

The webpage includes key election dates, nomination procedures, voter eligibility requirements, and voting options. Voting will take place from October 16 to 26, 2026 through secure electronic methods, with no paper ballots used.

La Ville de Temiskaming Shores a lancé sa page Web officielle pour l’élection municipale de 2026 en anglais et en français afin d’aider les résidents à accéder aux renseignements électoraux importants.

La page Web comprend les dates importantes de l’élection, les procédures de mise en candidature, les conditions d’admissibilité des électeurs et les options de vote. Le vote aura lieu du 16 au 26 octobre 2026 au moyen de méthodes électroniques sécurisées, sans bulletin de vote papier.

Winter Operations Update

Significant Weather Event and Snow Removal Update

The City remains under a Significant Weather Event declaration as crews continue around-the-clock snow removal operations to restore safe roadway conditions.

Completed areas include both downtown cores, with school zones expected to be finished by the end of today. Overnight work will focus on Whitewood Avenue, followed by Haileybury arterial roads during Friday’s day shift.

Winter Operations Update

Snow Removal Operations Underway

Following significant snowfall, snow removal operations begin tonight, March 17, with priority work in the downtown core and school zones. The City remains in a Declared Significant Weather Event, and crews continue working to improve roadway conditions.

Public Health Notice

Boil Water Advisory Lifted – Haileybury

The Boil Water Advisory for the Haileybury area has been lifted. Northeastern Public Health has confirmed that the municipal drinking water supply is safe for normal use.

Waste Collection Update

Waste Collection Update – Weather Delay

Garbage collection scheduled for Monday has been postponed to Tuesday due to severe weather conditions. Residents are asked to move bins back from the roadway temporarily and place waste out again when conditions allow.

Transit Service Notice

Transit Service Suspension Notice – Monday, March 16, 2026

Due to significant weather conditions, Temiskaming Transit services are suspended until further notice. Service will resume once conditions improve and it is safe to operate.

Residents are encouraged to stay home where possible and use caution if travel is necessary.

Weather Event: Orange Warning - Winter Storm
Timing: Late Sunday through early Tuesday (March 15–17)
Main Hazards: Significant snowfall, freezing rain, strong wind gusts, and blowing snow
Snowfall: Up to 30–50 cm possible in the broader event area
Freezing Rain: 10–15 mm most likely, with higher amounts possible depending on storm track
Impacts: Hazardous travel conditions, transportation delays, and possible utility disruptions