Cobalt council comments sought on draft official plan
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt’s new official plan has been brought another step forward. Planner Jim Dyment is asking council members to review the document to date, and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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