Environment Canada issued the following special weather statement for the Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores and Temagami area at 5:15 a.m. Thursday morning: Rain tonight changing to snow Friday. Rain, heavy … Continue reading Special weather statement:
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The Weekender March 20, 2020
What to expect and how to cope with COVID-19
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – “Please stay tuned.” So said Dr. Glenn Corneil, acting medical officer of health at the Timiskaming Health Unit, at a news conference early …
City closes facilities as part of clampdown
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The City of Temiskaming Shores has shut down all city operated recreation facilities, arenas and libraries as of Monday, March 16, as part …
Ontario courts suspend some procedures
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Ontario’s Superior Court is suspending most operations effective Monday, March 16, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. And the Ontario Court of Justice …
COVID-19 spurring changes at Englehart, KL hospitals
ENGLEHART (Special) – Hospitals in Englehart and Kirkland Lake are continuing to offer emergency, acute and urgent care services. But they’re taking steps to limit COVID-19 risk and exposure. On …
OECTA reaches tentative agreement
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – After months of labour unrest in Ontario’s schools, the first tentative agreement with a teachers’ union was announced late last week. On March 12 the province, the …
Back into isolation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What’s a municipality’s mayor to do after returning from holidays? Temiskaming Shores’ mayor and his wife are opting to self-isolate for two weeks. …
Carpentry competition builds on success
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Wycliffe Nichol has worked on hydro dams, for mining companies, and in office towers in downtown Toronto. “The places it can take you are …
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