TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Amid the chocolate eggs and bunnies this weekend, police have a serious reminder:Buckle up.Throughout the Easter weekend, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police will conduct a seatbelt enforcement campaign.In a news release, the OPP say road fatalities related to the lack of proper restraint “are highly preventable,” so
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Fundraiser for local woman tonight
Jeff Addison and Kelly Ouimet are singing tonight, Thursday, March 29 at Roosters Bar & Grill to raise funds for a Haileybury resident, mother of three young boys, Vicky Pineau. Proceeds from a tip jar will be donated to help Pineau with her health care costs involving a double lung
Weekender – March 30, 2018
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On the road to safety
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drivers in both directions must stop when a school bus’ red lights are flashing.But Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police continue to receive reports that motorists are failing to do so, said Constable Jennifer Smith of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police.In an effort to drive the message
EMS agreement with Matachewan fire department
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The Township of Matachewan fire department is now part of a tiered response agreement.It has become the sixth department to enter into such an agreement with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).EMS Chief John McCarthy secured the agreement of
Food donations welcome
If you missed the community food drive on the weekend, there’s still time to drop off food at The Speaker office at 18 Wellington Street in New Liskeard.Donations will be accepted until 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 29).