By Diane Johnston When winter settles in, I hunker down. It’s my excuse to read mysteries, watch too much TV, and eat all those holiday goodies that went on …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Where’s the OPP?
Something happened at the end of January in New Liskeard. What happened, you ask? Well, we’re not sure because we can’t get an answer from the OPP. A …
The Weekender February 15, 2024
Winter weather travel advisory
From Environment Canada February 15: Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Timing: Late … Continue reading Winter weather travel advisory
Fish for free on Family Day weekend
TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, families and friends can go fishing anywhere in Ontario without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a family-friendly … Continue reading Fish for free on Family Day weekend
The Speaker February 14, 2024
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CMHA mental health and addictions workers locked out
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As OPSEU pickets went up yesterday, Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming says some services will continue. “CMHA-CT’s Walk-In/Call-In service remains open …
Cobalt facing tight budget and need for fire truck
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council is looking at the possibility of purchasing a new fire truck by entering a ten- or fifteen-year loan. …
Radiothon dials in $31,500 for Temiskaming Hospital
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was the 10th annual and it took only 10 hours for the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation’s on-air Radiothon to raise an …
Safety concerns eclipse classes April 8
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – A universal movement is spurring the region’s school boards to cancel classes on April 8, when the region will experience a partial …