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COVID-19 outbreak declared over

In an announcement today (November 27), Temiskaming’s acting medical officer of health declared the COVID-19 outbreak at the Young-Davidson Mine near Matachewan over. Dr. Glenn Corneil said all six cases … Continue reading COVID-19 outbreak declared over →

November 27, 2020Happening NowEditorial Staff

Festive RIDE on the road

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police’s Festive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) campaign has begun. OPP officers will be “working around the clock during … Continue reading Festive RIDE on the road →

November 26, 2020Happening NowEditorial Staff

Freezing rain possible

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Temiskaming area: Freezing rain possible tonight and Thursday morning. Patchy freezing drizzle is forecast through this evening followed by a … Continue reading Freezing rain possible →

November 25, 2020Happening NowEditorial Staff

Planning still ongoing for OFSAA hoops tourney

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Uncertainty rules these days thanks to the pandemic, but plans still need to be made for 2021. One of those projects still in the …

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November 25, 2020SportsEditorial Staff

Arena regulations hard but necessary, says council

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – A mother of young children asked Englehart council if they would change the COVID regulations for the arena. Children in skating or hockey are …

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November 25, 2020SportsEditorial Staff

Encouraging shoppers to shop locally

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – New Liskeard BIA coordinator Sherren Riel is encouraging people to visit local businesses this season to complete their Christmas shopping. Riel also suggests that …

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November 25, 2020NewsEditorial Staff

BRH thanking donors

KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – Blanche River Health is saying thanks. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the amalgamated hospital, which oversees hospitals in Kirkland Lake and Englehart, is officially thanking donors …

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November 25, 2020NewsEditorial Staff

Latchford arena staying closed this winter

By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Latchford arena will be closed to the public this winter. The decision on whether to open it or not was …

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November 25, 2020Arts & EntertainmentEditorial Staff

Victims and Survivors of Crime highlighted this week

By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week is taking place across the district this week. Victim Services Temiskaming and District have …

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November 25, 2020CommunityEditorial Staff

In-home online gun sales business proposed

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – An Englehart resident has brought a request before council as to whether it would allow an in-home business in which guns were sold. Englehart …

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November 25, 2020BusinessEditorial Staff