By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP – The Ontario government has announced that it is providing financial support through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program to …
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Transfer of Southern patients north “very remote”: hospital CEO
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The likelihood that patients from Southern hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients would be transferred north is “very, very, very remote,” said Temiskaming Hospital’s …
SMC fined $75,000 after worker injured
COLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – SMC (Canada) Ltd. has been fined $75,000 after a worker was injured by a conveyor in February 2019. The incident occurred in Coleman Township. A press …
Fundraising 50/50 ticket draw for Temagami boy
TEMAGAMI (Staff) — A fundraising effort involving a 50/50 ticket draw has been created to help offset medical costs for Elliott Lacroix Belanger, seven, of Temagami. He is having surgery … Continue reading Fundraising 50/50 ticket draw for Temagami boy

Angus voted Best Mentor among parliamentarians
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is this year’s recipient of Maclean’s magazine’s Best Mentor award. This was the 12th annual Parliamentarians of the …

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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Living Temagami hosting acoustic music concert series
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Music has a way of inspiring and connecting. Living Temagami – Arts and Culture recognizes that and feels that music makes …
Videos GoNorth – to Moonbeam
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A third video promoting Northern Ontario as a healthy place to work and play has been released online. The 4.5-minute video showcases Northern Truss …
Long-term care vaccinations coming
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Residents, staff and designated essential caregivers at Temiskaming’s long-term care residences can prepare to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccination. “We …

Staying physical during COVID-19
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many of us are staying home while lockdowns take place across this region and further afield. …