Englehart Fall Fair plans continuing
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Organizers of the Englehart Fall Fair are still looking forward to holding the 2020 fair. Englehart Agricultural Society president Brian Smith, in a telephone …
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WWII vet gets birthday parade for his 95th
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — April was an unusual birthday for Lawrence (Bun) Eckensviller who turned 95 April 17. In an effort to observe physical distancing guidelines in …
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KPS providing student nutrition during break
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP — Families in need with students enrolled at Kerns Public School (KPS) and Elk Lake Public School are receiving student nutrition packages from the …
Two charged
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two city residents face charges after a theft was reported in Lorrain Township. Temiskaming OPP say officers were called shortly after 1 a.m. April 21 regarding a …
To mask or not to mask? Docs say “yes”
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As efforts continue to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases, so too has the debate over the use by the general public …
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Throwing out the welcome mat for Latchford Legion
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — While some Royal Canadian Legions are struggling to stay afloat at the best of times, COVID-19 has forced the closure of branches to the …
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Northeastern Catholic connecting with students Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMMINS – As the first week of the new Learning at Home program rolled out, connectivity – in many forms – …
Churches adapting to social distancing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The global pandemic is reaching new numbers in Canada at one of the most sacred times in the Christian calendar. As Good Friday …
COVID-19 forcing education to go the distance
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a March break that stretched to three weeks, it was back to class – sort of – for millions of Ontario students …
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Seniors’ housing construction continuing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Construction is proceeding on a 68-unit seniors’ apartment complex in Temiskaming Shores. It was not affected by the provincial government’s extension of business …