Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The awareness of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic has put the spotlight squarely on area food banks and their services. And so far …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
TFN declares state of emergency
BEAR ISLAND (Special/Staff) – Temagami First Nation has declared a state of emergency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 19, the First Nation announced in a news release …
City flushing out improper disposal
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s sewage system may be experiencing side-effects from pandemic concerns. On March 19, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), which operates the …
Earlton Farm Show a COVID-19 casualty
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – COVID-19 concerns have cancelled a signature event on Temiskaming’s farm calendar. Organizers of the Earlton Farm Show, which would have been held April 17-18, …
Childcare services for frontline care workers
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The provincial government has announced that it will make some of its licensed daycare centres available for the children of frontline care workers including …
Temiskaming reports first COVID-19 case
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The first case of COVID-19 in the district was confirmed by the Timiskaming Health Unit yesterday. He’s described as a man in his …
Tri-Town Lacrosse hosts learn-to-play clinic
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — What’s the best way to introduce a child to a new sport? Offer a free introductory clinic in a fun, relaxed environment. The …
GNML announces award winner for 2019-2020
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It wasn’t the way they would have liked the season to end, but as the COVID-19 pandemic requires, safety was the top priority …