DISTRICT – A third COVID-19 case has been reported in the district. The patient, a woman in early 50s, is currently being cared for at Kirkland and District Hospital, where … Continue reading Third COVID-19 case reported in Temiskaming
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The Weekender April 3, 2020
Cochrane-Moosonee rail passenger service suspended
COCHRANE (Staff/Special) – Ontario Northland has announced that it is temporarily suspending rail passenger service between Cochrane and Moosonee, effective April 7. “The safety and health of our passengers, employees, … Continue reading Cochrane-Moosonee rail passenger service suspended
The Speaker April 1, 2020
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Temiskaming records second COVID-19 case
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The wife of the man who has Temiskaming’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 has also tested positive for the virus. In a media …
Border closed at Notre-Dame-Du-Nord
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NOTRE DAME DU NORD — Amid rising tensions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, borders have closed internationally, nationally and now provincially. The road between Ontario and Quebec …
MPP wants fair gas prices in Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — While COVID-19 concerns have Ontario residents remaining in their homes in self-isolation, when they do venture outside they are discovering gas prices are generally …
OPP arrest seven for break and enter
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Seven people, including two from North Bay, were arrested by the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police and charged after a violent break and enter …
Snowbirds flock home amidst COVID-19 concerns
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The return of the snowbirds is a sure sign spring has arrived, but perhaps a little sooner than expected. Canadians who spend winters in …
Bhutan inspires local doctor with progress
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Dr. Gretchen Roedde, who operates the medical clinic in Latchford, recently returned from Bhutan where she was assisting in the development of a revised …