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 …
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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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Only essential visitors allowed for nursing homes
DISTRICT (Staff) – Area nursing homes and the Northdale Manor are following the advice of the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health to only allow essential visitors during this time. …
DTSSAB outlines essential services
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – DTSSAB has announced that only essential services will continue, as attempts are made to create social distancing to slow down the spread of COVID-19. The District of …
Northern College providing classes remotely
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Northern College has announced it is suspending all face-to-face classes until further notice and is closing the doors of its campuses to the public. The Haileybury …