By Diane JohnstonIn the winter, I complain about the cold, the short days, and the snow.Stepping outdoors carries the risk of frostbite, broken bones from a slip on the ice, and chapped lips.Summer's just as hazardous.This year, as one hot, hazy day slipped into the next, I pondered the dangers
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Severe Weather Alert for Temiskaming region
Weather Topics | Access cityAlerts for: Kirkland Lake – New Liskeard – TemagamiWatches1:13 PM EDT Saturday 01 September 2018Severe thunderstorm watch
Highway 11 Road Closure at Tonomo Lake Road
ROAD CLOSURE–According to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) 511Ontario site, Highway 11 is closed in both directions at Tonomo Lake Road due to a collision.
The Weekender – August 31, 2018
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OPP Requesting Public Assistance
(TEMISKAMING SHORES) – On August 26 at approximately 3:27 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a break and enter at a residence on Paddon Crescent, in Temiskaming Shores.Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the incident occurred between 3:15 a.m.
Vanthof named an NDP deputy leader
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – Temiskaming's MPP has been named a deputy leader of Ontario's New Democrats.New Democrat John Vanthof easily won a third term as Timiskaming-Cochrane's MPP in the June 7 election. At the same time, the New Democrats formed the Official Opposition.Last week, NDP leader Andrea Horwath appointed Vanthof one
Englehart incumbent mayor challenged this election
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Incumbent Englehart mayor Nina Wallace is being challenged for the position by Gary Schaap.Wallace has held the position since 2005 and prior to that sat on council since 2001.Schaap's political experience includes running as a candidate for the Northern Ontario Party in the last provincial election.GARY
Nine in race for four Coleman council seats
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COLEMAN – In Coleman Township, Mayor Dan Cleroux has been acclaimed to a third term as head of council.But there's a race for the four council seats.Incumbents Susan Cote, Ken Laffrenier, Cathy Marcella and Lois Perry are seeking re-election.Newcomers seeking a councillor position are Richard Beauchamp, Nina Marie