Monthly Archives: January 2020
Walkouts continuing at Board ONE
Further walkouts may be in the offing at District School Board Ontario North East elementary schools. The board is one of seven selected by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario … Continue reading Walkouts continuing at Board ONE
Freezing rain warning
Temiskaming Shores (Staff) — A freezing rain warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the Temiskaming Shores area. Environment Canada stated that freezing rain is expected overnight into Saturday … Continue reading Freezing rain warning
ETFO five-day notice doesn’t include the Northeast
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will continue week two of rotating strikes, having sent the five-day required strike notice for Greater Essex County, Near North, Limestone and Upper … Continue reading ETFO five-day notice doesn’t include the Northeast
The Weekender January 24, 2020
Board ONE elementary schools closing January 24
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – As the impasse continues between provincial negotiators and teacher federations over new contracts, teachers are stepping up their strike actions. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation … Continue reading Board ONE elementary schools closing January 24
Outbreak spurring vaccination clinics
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the number of probable and confirmed cases of whooping cough rises, the Timiskaming Health Unit is holding immunization clinics. The health unit …
Province proposing return of spring bear hunt
ELK LAKE (Staff) – The Northern Ontario Bear Management Association says it is extremely pleased with the Ford government’s plan to modify bear hunt regulations. The provincial government announced Friday, …
Police blotter
Two charged with shoplifting TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two Temiskaming Shores youths were charged after police say brand-name clothing was stolen from a New Liskeard store. Temiskaming OPP responded to a …