With Chip McDivott The itch to get on the links continues to be scratched by many. While considerable pressure is being placed on the provincial government to re-open outdoor recreation, …
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Skepticism turns to shock for latest 50/50 winner
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Katryna Malick was at first skeptical when Temiskaming Hospital Foundation manager Lesley Langford informed her she had won the foundation’s April 50/50 draw. …
Improved palliative care for Latchford area patients
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Latchford Medical Clinic is now able to provide even better care for its palliative cancer patients with a recent addition …
Countdown begins
OTTAWA (Special) – Canadians can stand up – or rather, go online, call or mail in – and be counted. The 2021 census of population and agriculture officially began May …
Cobalt looking at updating its official plan
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt is now finalizing its 2022 budget, and part of the proposed budget includes hiring a planner to update the town’s existing official plan. Cobalt Mayor George …
Unpaid bills will add up
COBALT (Staff) – If you owe unpaid fees to the Town of Cobalt for any reason, they will be attached to your tax bill. An additional $25 charge will also …
Chamber offering three $1,000 bursaries
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Three graduating students will receive $1,000 bursaries from the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce as they head to post-secondary studies in the fall. Applications …
New store all the buzz in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Vape it, roll it, smoke it or eat it – now legally in Temiskaming Shores. Local residents won’t have far to travel to …
CMHA marks Mental Health Week May 3-9
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — If you stopped at a local Tim Hortons recently and were presented with a $5 gift card, it’s because there’s a campaign afoot that …
DTSSAB supports Pinegar as rehabilitation centre
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KIRKLAND LAKE – The Social Services administration board agrees that it has a role to play in working to transform the Pinegar Youth Centre into a …