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COVID-19 checks expanding
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The eligibility to be tested for COVID-19 is expanding. People who have no symptoms but are concerned they may have been exposed to …
Free rides coming to an end on Temiskaming Transit
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES/COBALT – Effective Monday, June 1, Temiskaming Transit will be charging riders again. The opening fee will be $2 per rider, with the exception of …
City council to review future of library buildings
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SPEAKER – The transformation of a former medical clinic into the city’s main library is expected to be complete by early July. But Temiskaming Shores …
Human remains found in Harris
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Investigation is continuing into the discovery of human remains in Harris Township on the weekend. Temiskaming OPP say they located the found remains shortly after 9 …
Angus says there have to be changes
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – A Team Charlie Angus Virtual Town Hall meeting took place Wednesday evening, May 20, with a few dozen people joining in to listen to …
Senior needs lift chair for independent living
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A New Liskeard woman needs help to purchase an electric lift chair to be able to stay in her own home and have …
Bear safety urged as sightings on the rise locally
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – The Province of Ontario is asking residents to be aware of bear sightings in Northeastern Ontario and to take the necessary …
Canoe Fest left without a paddle this year
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Little has been safe from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and you can now add the annual Temagami Canoe Festival …
Tourist operators facing tough season due to COVID-19
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — When the May long weekend arrives, tourist operators, resorts and camps in the Temiskaming region are usually kept busy opening up their resorts for …