Friday Morning News – May 15

The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation at 11:15 a.m.

Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, to make an announcement, to make an announcement at 1 p.m..

Northeast Forest Fire Update – One new fire was discovered by mid-afternoon on May 14. Algonquin Park 1 is an active fire measuring 13.9 hectares and is located southeast of Otterpaw Lake.

Northwest Forest Fire Update – There were no new forest fires confirmed by the afternoon of May 14. The only active forest fire in the Northwest Region is Thunder Bay 4 which is located approximately seven kilometres north of the Highway 11/17 junction at Shabaqua. The fire is listed as not under control at 50 hectares. The fire is quiet after receiving rain and crews are making great progress on the fire.

In order to ensure public safety and well-being during the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario has declared a Restricted Fire Zone for the entire fire region of the province, effective as of April 3rd, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

As of May 19th, the Michipicoten Rod &Gun Club will be allowed to re-open its ranges. Members must follow all social distancing protocols, and that all members must have done the CFO mandated range safety briefing before using the ranges.