It’s only March, but it’s obvious the Story of the Year for 2020 across the world is the COVID-19 pandemic. Geography is no barrier and our first local case was …
By Diane Johnston Note: This column is coronavirus-free, but it is taxing. Almost 90 per cent of Canadians are expected to file their personal income taxes electronically. But the Canada …
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the second time in a little over a month, a commercial garage in Temiskaming Shores has been destroyed by fire. Fire Chief … Continue reading Fire destroys Industrial Park garage
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In the wake of COVID-19, small business owners across Temiskaming have been hit hard as they try to adjust to daily changes mandated …
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The old saying “no one rides for free” isn’t quite true these days. Temiskaming Transit will be temporarily operating free of charge for all …
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He is unnerved and wearing a mask these days for good reason. Six years ago, Haileybury resident John C. Jones, 62, received a …
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The awareness of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic has put the spotlight squarely on area food banks and their services. And so far …
BEAR ISLAND (Special/Staff) – Temagami First Nation has declared a state of emergency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 19, the First Nation announced in a news release …
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s sewage system may be experiencing side-effects from pandemic concerns. On March 19, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), which operates the …
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – COVID-19 concerns have cancelled a signature event on Temiskaming’s farm calendar. Organizers of the Earlton Farm Show, which would have been held April 17-18, …
