EMS asks for help

DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) for Temiskaming is asking the public for help. In a press release issued Wednesday, March 25, EMS chief John McCarthy asked if … Continue reading EMS asks for help →

March 25, 2020Happening NowEditorial Staff

Nearing April

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March 25, 2020EditorialEditorial Staff

Editor’s note

It’s only March, but it’s obvious the Story of the Year for 2020 across the world is the COVID-19 pandemic. Geography is no barrier and our first local case was …

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March 25, 2020EditorialEditorial Staff

Paperweight

By Diane Johnston Note: This column is coronavirus-free, but it is taxing. Almost 90 per cent of Canadians are expected to file their personal income taxes electronically. But the Canada …

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March 25, 2020EditorialEditorial Staff

Fire destroys Industrial Park garage

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the second time in a little over a month, a commercial garage in Temiskaming Shores has been destroyed by fire. Fire Chief … Continue reading Fire destroys Industrial Park garage →

March 25, 2020UncategorizedEditorial Staff

Restaurants hit by COVID-19 shutdowns

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In the wake of COVID-19, small business owners across Temiskaming have been hit hard as they try to adjust to daily changes mandated …

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March 25, 2020BusinessEditorial Staff

Transit announces no fares as of March 20

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The old saying “no one rides for free” isn’t quite true these days. Temiskaming Transit will be temporarily operating free of charge for all …

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March 25, 2020BusinessEditorial Staff

Dealing with immunosuppression during COVID-19

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He is unnerved and wearing a mask these days for good reason. Six years ago, Haileybury resident John C. Jones, 62, received a …

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March 25, 2020CommunityEditorial Staff

Food banks adjust services in time of COVID-19

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 …

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March 25, 2020CommunityEditorial Staff

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 …

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March 25, 2020CommunityEditorial Staff

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Nearing April

Editor’s note

Paperweight

Fire destroys Industrial Park garage

Restaurants hit by COVID-19 shutdowns

Transit announces no fares as of March 20

Dealing with immunosuppression during COVID-19

Food banks adjust services in time of COVID-19

TFN declares state of emergency