Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a quiet summer on the COVID-19 front, eight cases – all but one in southern Temiskaming – were reported last …
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Grand opening held for Bear Island Police Station
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter BEAR ISLAND — Community leaders, dignitaries and members of the Temagami First Nation (TFN) attended the grand opening of the Bear Island Police Station …
Historic steam crane chugs down the road
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The Earlton Steam and Antique Society recently bid farewell to a unique heritage treasure – but it is going to a …
City adopts vaccination policy for staff
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s now the city’s official policy that all eligible employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Temiskaming Shores council …
Cobalt to seek support for seniors only building
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt plans to appeal to member municipalities in an effort to convince DTSSAB to designate a housing complex in Cobalt for seniors …
Count to create a snapshot of homelessness
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – A homelessness enumeration was conducted across the area September 12 to 18. Headed by the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board …
WINNING AWARENESS
English Catholic Central School students took on the challenge last year of designing posters to discourage their peers from experimenting with drugs and alcohol – and they ended up …
U18 Lions ready to roll in the Nickel
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Lions are on the ice preparing for the 2021-22 season in the U18 Nickel District Hockey League. “Camp …
Cobalt exploring gym space in Fraser
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council will be looking into the possibility of creating a wellness centre at the Fraser building. Mayor George Othmer outlined the …
CONSOLATION CHAMPS
Cousin’s Restaurant won the Consolation Championship in the 2021 Austin’s Valu-Mart Englehart Adult Slo-Pitch League. In back, from the left, are Dakota Peddie, Mark McDonald, Matt Boisvenue, Kyle Nosworthy, Terry …