Pandemic unmasks new business opportunity
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KERNS – In a cloud that is a global pandemic, the silver lining may be a face mask. As COVID-19 began taking its toll on the …
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Reliable internet finally coming to Northern Ontario
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Rural municipalities in Northern Ontario will soon have more reliable broadband internet services. The Ontario government says that it is investing …
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Retirements spur reorganization
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With a spate of retirements among the city’s senior staffers, Temiskaming Shores is reorganizing duties and paring costs. Temiskaming Shores council approved a …
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Legions battle financial challenges caused by pandemic
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Camaraderie and community. Those are the hallmarks of the Royal Canadian Legion, but they have slightly more to worry about these days as they …
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Latchford Fire Hall expansion project now underway
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – After some delays, the Latchford Fire Hall is finally getting a much needed expansion. Members of the Latchford Volunteer Fire Department …
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Telus fundraiser gives over $90,000 to hospital
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Telus Friendly Future Foundation and the Entwistle Family Foundation have donated $90,414.13 to the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation Care Close To Home campaign …
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Day use allowed at Kap-Kig-Iwan
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park has now opened up to day use. In making the announcement June 10, the Town of Englehart added that “a tentative date has been …
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Earlton RV makes major acquisition in purchasing Eastview RV
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Earlton RV announced on Thursday, June 4 some major growth in Northern Ontario with the purchase of Eastview RV in Timmins …
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Tourist operators facing tough season due to COVID-19
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — When the May long weekend arrives, tourist operators, resorts and camps in the Temiskaming region are usually kept busy opening up their resorts for …
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Englehart area residents shopping locally
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Austin’s Valu-Mart grocery store in Englehart is seeing an interesting development as a result of the pandemic. Englehart and area people are using their …
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