Cobalt moves forward with OCWA
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has moved to the next stage on a proposal from OCWA to operate and manage its water and waste water systems over …
Englehart woman turns 100 with special birthday party
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – What do you do when you turn 100? You celebrate with a party, balloons and a cake. That’s what Ann Deering did …
Blanche River slide causes partial house collapse
EVANTUREL (Staff) – A landslide on the Blanche River in Evanturel on the weekend caused the partial collapse of a residence. Temiskaming OPP say no one was injured …
Landline service doesn’t get ringing endorsement
DISTRICT (Staff) – The TMA will be calling on Northern-Tel about better service for landlines in rural areas in Northern Ontario. At the Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA) meeting …
More than $74,000 in vehicles, equipment stolen
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – More than $74,000 in vehicles, tools, and other items were stolen earlier this week from a Barr Drive location in New Liskeard. Temiskaming OPP are appealing …
FedNor funding announced for area projects
DISTRICT (Staff) – Close to $1 million in FedNor funding for projects in South Temiskaming was announced February 18 by Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor Patty …
Project Lifesaver ready for action
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – A new tool to find people who have wandered away from home is now fully operational in Temiskaming. Project Lifesaver is a tracking system that uses radio …
Hospital easing care partner visiting policy
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – General visitation is still on hold, but Temiskaming Hospital is relaxing restrictions to enable more designated visitors for all long-term care patients. The policy change took …
NL landfill expansion takes another step forward
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – More than a decade after the expansion of the former New Liskeard landfill was proposed, the new “old” location may be ready this …
COVID rule breakers could cause rink closures
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The City of Temiskaming Shores recreation department is emphasizing to the public that COVID-19 protocols must be followed while accessing indoor facilities managed …