Public Health Notice – Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuceThis notice is being updated to include 10 additional cases that have been reported in the outbreak. There are now a total of 40 cases of E. coli O157 under investigation. There appears
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Weekender – December 22, 2017
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Late to leave
Spotting a robin in the winter is an unusual occurrence, although some area people have been seeing them in recent years. But a robin remaining in the area when it is -20 Celsius or colder is reason for a second look. This robin was spotted in a chokecherry tree in
Fuel spill cleanup continuing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Investigation is continuing into the environmental impact of a fatal tractor-trailer collision south of Temagami earlier this month.But there are no indications that diesel fuel made its way into Robin’s Creek or Pan Lake, said Brent Trach, environmental officer with the Ontario Ministry of the
Tight timeline for fire department bookkeeping changes
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The four Englehart area councils are all supportive of bookkeeping changes that are coming to the Englehart and Area Fire Department.There is no planned change in the operation of the department.Auditor Kemp, Elliott and Blair has advised the Englehart fire board that the change is required.The
115 students withdraw from Northern
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Tuition refunds have been provided to 115 full-time students at Northern College who have withdrawn from their programs after a province-wide faculty strike.The college announced the figures December 12.“Many students who have withdrawn are looking to return to the college in the fall of 2018,” said Northern
Calls return for improved road maintenance
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Timiskaming-Cochrane’s MPP is calling again for improved winter highway maintenance in the wake of the latest fatal collision on Highway 11.“Each time the highway is closed, people in Northern Ontario are cut off because there is no detour. People on the TransCanada are starting to
One-year dormancy proposed for Englehart Chamber
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART/EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP - The future of the Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce is in question.The current executive feels there is not enough support for the Chamber and are proposing to make it dormant for a year effective January 1.In a letter to members, written on behalf of
Merry Christmas!
At Christmas a new beginning
Although we traditionally begin our new year on January 1, in the hearts of many our year ends and begins with Christmas.Since November we have been celebrating the approach of Christmas, bringing residents throughout the region together through the many activities, both large and small.Reflections on the Biblical story, visits