DISTRICT (Staff) – There are nine new positive cases of COVID-19 in the district, the Timiskaming Health Unit announced at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 1. “Four cases are in … Continue reading Nine new cases
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Breathing in and breathing out
By Darlene Wroe For the week of November 17 to 24, our editor was on vacation and I was managing the content and layout of the Weekenders and Speaker that …
Giving back
North Americans went through the annual gorge-fest known as Black Friday last week as the Christmas consuming (over-consumption?) season gets started in earnest. Many in Northeastern Ontario likely …
Cobalt town office remains closed
COBALT (Staff) – The public can book an appointment at the Cobalt town office to speak with a staff member, but in general the doors to the town …
OPP can view Cobalt exterior videos
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt council has agreed to allow the Ontario Provincial Police to access the town’s outdoor security videos which monitor portions of the town on a …
New pay grid proposed for Englehart staff
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Englehart council is looking at a change in how town staff is paid and reports its hours for tasks done. At the town’s regular council …
Rising case count spurs hospital restrictions
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – As COVID-19 cases rise in the district, Temiskaming Hospital is restricting visitors, reinstating the mandatory use of eye protection, and making vaccinations mandatory for …
Raising the flag to end gender-based violence
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — It takes the strength and awareness of entire communities to end gender-based violence. Officials from The City of Temiskaming Shores along with …
Englehart Christmas parade derailed
ENGLEHART (Staff) – The Englehart Night of Lights Christmas parade has followed the same path as many other seasonal celebrations. The town has cancelled the December 4 parade and other … Continue reading Englehart Christmas parade derailed
