The United Way in Northeastern Ontario has more than $1 million available for charities serving people particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money comes from the Emergency Community … Continue reading Million dollar COVID fund for charities
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Environment Canada adds severe thunderstorm to weather watch –
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart Temiskaming Shores – Temagami Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, July 2. Primary threats from … Continue reading Environment Canada adds severe thunderstorm to weather watch –
Extreme heat
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – An extreme heat warning continues for the region, and is expected to continue through the week ahead. Environment Canada warns that extreme heat affects everyone. “The … Continue reading Extreme heat
The Weekender July 3, 2020
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Haileybury man living in China talks about COVID
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The nervous uncertainty that gripped the world as the coronavirus hit like a tsunami was experienced first hand in China by a former …
Englehart pool getting ready to dive into summer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Town of Englehart is making plans for the opening of its Lee Pool. While some reservations were expressed at the council meeting June …

Pandemic unmasks new business opportunity
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KERNS – In a cloud that is a global pandemic, the silver lining may be a face mask. As COVID-19 began taking its toll on the …
Cobalt council passes bare bones budget
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – A bare bones budget based on some tough decisions has now been finalized by Cobalt council. It passed in a four-to-three vote at the …
Bunker long-term future uncertain
COBALT (Staff) – The Bunker Military Museum is receiving a $2,334.34 grant from the Town of Cobalt this year. Ordinarily, the museum has received an annual grant of $10,000. But …