COBALT (Staff) – Police are investigating the spray-painting of graffiti on the exterior of St. James Anglican Church in Cobalt.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the vandalism at the Nickel Street church occurred between July 16 and 19.“Community people that go by it have expressed their dismay,” said Emma Laughlin, a
New water system for Charlton-Dack subdivision
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK - The Municipality of Charlton and Dack is preparing for a new water system in its Clarksville subdivision at the northwest corner of Englehart.Exp Services Inc. is the engineering firm designing and overseeing the project, Pedersen Construction will carry out the work.The project includes looping the Clarksville
Temiskaming reports first human West Nile virus case
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming has recorded its first ever human case of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.The woman was in hospital last week, said Adrienne Gullekson, public health inspector with the Timiskaming Health Unit.A human case of the West Nile virus “is unusual for our district,” said Marlene
Forest fire situation update
As of Aug. 2, the Ministry of Natural Resources reports four active forest fires in the Temiskaming and Temagami areas.All are reported to being held or under control, and range in size from less than half a hectare to just over four hectares.The most recent, identified as KLK007, is near
The Speaker – August 2, 2017
Thunderstorm warning
Environment Canada has upgraded the thunderstorm watch for the Temiskaming area to a warning at 4:17 p.m. today.It reported that its meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-size hail and heavy rain.A few lines of thunderstorms are reported to
Severe thunderstorm watch
At 3:11 p.m. today, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Temiskaming area.It advised:“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.“Thunderstorms have started to develop over portions of northeastern Ontario and expected to persist into
Sip ‘n’ Learn
TEMISKAMING SHORES – You can drop by the Waterfront Pool-Fitness Centre for a coffee this morning and learn about the local business scene.A representative of the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce is the guest speaker at this week’s Age Friendly Sip ‘n’ Learn get-together.Today’s session begins at 10:30
Severe thunderstorm watch
DISTRICT (Staff) — Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the district. A system is making its way through the district from the northwest, and could develop this afternoon, Sunday, July 30.Environment Canada stated that “conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable