TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Extendicare Tri-Town in Haileybury after three staff members tested positive as part of the provincial asymptomatic surveillance program. The … Continue reading Outbreak declared at Extendicare Tri-Town
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Teck Pioneer outbreak over
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – A COVID-19 outbreak at a Kirkland Lake long-term care residence has been declared over. On January 21, 2021, Dr. Glenn Corneil, acting medical officer of health … Continue reading Teck Pioneer outbreak over
The Weekender January 22, 2021
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Lockdown in reel time
By Diane Johnston Just after Christmas, a friend emailed me a link to a contest that she figured would suit me to a tee. Contestants are invited to apply to …
Good and bad
There’s good news on the local vaccine front. Dr. Glenn Corneil, the district’s acting medical officer of health and CEO of the Timiskaming Health Unit, told The Speaker …
Hospital, NL resident kick off 2021 with a win
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Riley Dupuis was just getting up in preparation to work the night shift at Alamos Gold when he checked his cellphone. He saw …
Foundation building Vital Signs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Temiskaming Foundation wants to take the pulse of the community to improve its overall health. The foundation, a local endowment fund created in …
Fundraiser being held to aid Temagami boy’s health journey
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A Temagami family is seeking the public’s help in offsetting their medical expenses. Elliott Lacroix Belanger, seven, suffered a …
Small businesses struggling under lockdown
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Small businesses across Ontario are struggling under the impact of the restrictions and lockdowns which have been taking place through the past …