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If you've got an ATV, golf cart, scooter or side-by-side, Latchford has a unique way to celebrate Canada Day.

Residents are invited to decorate their rides in red and white and join the community's Canada Day Parade, which begins at 1 p.m. at the Latchford Municipal Office. Organizers are encouraging everyone to add a little Canadian spirit and help create a parade that's as fun as it is festive.

The celebration continues into the evening with free cupcakes at the Latchford Waterfront beginning around 8 p.m., giving families a chance to gather before the day's grand finale.

As dusk falls, the Latchford Volunteer Fire Department will light up the sky with a Canada Day fireworks display, bringing the community together to cap off the holiday.

Whether you're driving in the parade or simply coming to cheer everyone on, Latchford is inviting residents and visitors alike to spend Canada Day celebrating community, country and summer in the North.

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Planning to watch the Canada Day fireworks at the New Liskeard Waterfront? Be sure to allow a little extra time to get there and follow the safety measures that will be in place for the event.

The fireworks begin at 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, with designated spectator areas set up to provide safe viewing.

Road Closures
Melville Street
Beach Boulevard
Trail Closures

The Boardwalk and STATO Trail will be closed where they pass through the restricted fireworks zone.

For everyone's safety, the public is asked to remain in the designated spectator areas and respect all barriers and restricted zones during the fireworks display.

The City thanks residents and visitors for their cooperation in helping make Canada Day a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone.

CBC National recently visited Electra Battery Metals' cobalt refinery, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the $100 million facility and explaining why governments in Canada and the United States see the project as strategically important.

There's a certain irony to the story. Although the refinery is being built near the Town of Cobalt, the raw cobalt it will initially process won't come from local mines. Instead, it will be imported from ethically sourced operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo before being refined into battery-grade cobalt sulfate, a key ingredient used in lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, smartphones, defence technologies, and other advanced products.

Once operational, the refinery is expected to become the first cobalt refinery in North America, producing about 4% of the world's cobalt sulfate supply. The project has already received millions of dollars in funding from the Canadian and Ontario governments, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense, reflecting the growing importance of building a domestic refining industry at a time when China currently dominates global cobalt processing.

The CBC feature also explores why Electra has chosen to use proven refining technology rather than untested methods, with founder Trent Mell saying the company is focused on reducing risk as it works toward completing construction and beginning production by the end of 2027.

The full CBC National report offers an in-depth look at the refinery, the refining process, and why a project being built in our own backyard is drawing attention across North America.

Watch the full CBC National feature

With a heat warning in effect, the Township of James is reminding residents that the Elk Lake Public Library is available as a place to cool down during regular operating hours.

Anyone needing relief from the extreme temperatures is welcome to stop in and enjoy a cool, air-conditioned space.

Library Hours:

Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged time outdoors during peak heat, and check in on family members, neighbours, and others who may be more vulnerable to the extreme temperatures.

The City of Temiskaming Shores is reminding residents that there will be no curbside collection on Friday, July 3. That collection has been rescheduled to Monday, July 6.

Regular curbside collection will still take place on Wednesday, July 1, while the New Liskeard Landfill will be closed for Canada Day.

Be sure to visit the Silent Auction Table in Vendor Alley during the New Liskeard Bikers Reunion on July 3 and 4. Bid on a variety of prizes, including a YETI cooler, Blue Jays tickets, metal motorcycle art, and more.

The silent auction runs Friday from 10:00 AM and closes Saturday at 5:00 PM, with proceeds helping support the Bikers Reunion

Heading to the Friday or Saturday night concerts at the Bikers Reunion? A free shuttle will be available from Cobalt, Haileybury, and Dymond to help concertgoers avoid parking and enjoy the evening.

Pickups begin at 6:30 PM in Cobalt, with return shuttles leaving the arena at 1:30 AM for Dymond and 2:00 AM for Haileybury, North Cobalt, and Cobalt. See Facebook Post for details and pick up times.

Temiskaming Transit will operate a modified schedule during the Canada Day holiday period. Weekend service will run on July 1, 4 and 5, with regular service on all other days from June 30 to July 6.

Additional buses will operate from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on July 1 and July 4. On Canada Day, rides after 10:00 PM are free, with a bus departing PFC at 10:45 PM following the fireworks. The last bus leaves Walmart at 10:20 PM and arrives in Cobalt at 11:00 PM.

Temiskaming First Nation and Notre-Dame-du-Nord are inviting residents aged 16 and older to complete a survey on climate change risks and vulnerabilities in the region. The feedback will help support planning efforts aimed at building stronger and more resilient communities.

Participants who complete the survey can enter a draw to win a $200 gift card. Paper copies are also available at the Notre-Dame-du-Nord municipal office.

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