Snowfall Warning From Environment CanadaIssued at 01:37 Monday 29 February 2016SummarySnowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres is expected. Snow will taper off overnight. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Blood donor clinic March 1
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Blood donors are reminded to book appointments for the upcoming clinic Tuesday, March 1.Joanne Drake of Canadian Blood Services says there are still dozens of spots to fill at the clinic, which runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.To book
Highways reopened
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Ontario Provincial Police advise that Hwy. 11, between North Bay and Englehart, has reopened, effective 10:40 a.m. Thursday, February 25.Hwy. 64, between Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 11, was also reported to have reopened at 10:50 a.m.
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Weekender – February 26, 2016
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HWY. 11 closed
HWY. 11 closedDISTRICT (Staff) – The Ontario Provincial Police report that Highway 11 between New Liskeard and North Bay is closed this morning (Thursday, February 25) due to poor weather conditions.Earlier in the day Highway 11 between New Liskeard and Englehart had been closed due to the poor weather conditions
Board staff recommend HPS closure, new JK-12 school
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMMINS – As trustees move toward a decision on the fate of Haileybury Public School next month, school board administrators are recommending that it close at the end of June and its students be transferred to New Liskeard Public School.In a second recommendation, they’re
Mainly seniors affected – Social housing income limits adjusted
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Approximately 13 households in the south part of the district (Englehart, Earlton and Elk Lake) might be impacted by a change in legislation which changes the income limit to qualify for social housing.Another 26 households in the north part of
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm WarningNew Liskeard – TemagamiIssued at 05:05 Wednesday 24 February 2016Hazardous winter conditions are expected. A major winter storm is expected to affect Ontario this afternnoon through Thursday. A moisture laden low pressure area located over Kentucky this morning will bring a significant winter storm to the region as
DOG DAYS
Visitors to Temagami’s Shiverfest winter carnival February 20-21 were able to experience a unique outing. Brent Kramer from Ravens Adventures based in Cochrane brought his dog sleds to town and provided rides around a track next to the arena on Saturday and Sunday. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)