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Snowbirds flock home amidst COVID-19 concerns
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The return of the snowbirds is a sure sign spring has arrived, but perhaps a little sooner than expected. Canadians who spend winters in …
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Bhutan inspires local doctor with progress
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Dr. Gretchen Roedde, who operates the medical clinic in Latchford, recently returned from Bhutan where she was assisting in the development of a revised …
Englehart, KL hospitals step up precautions
ENGLEHART (Special) – As the number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario continues to rise, hospitals in Englehart and Kirkland Lake have increased steps to limit risk to patients and staff. …
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Dealing with immunosuppression during COVID-19
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He is unnerved and wearing a mask these days for good reason. Six years ago, Haileybury resident John C. Jones, 62, received a …
Food banks adjust services in time of COVID-19
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The awareness of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic has put the spotlight squarely on area food banks and their services. And so far …
TFN declares state of emergency
BEAR ISLAND (Special/Staff) – Temagami First Nation has declared a state of emergency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 19, the First Nation announced in a news release …
Only essential visitors allowed for nursing homes
DISTRICT (Staff) – Area nursing homes and the Northdale Manor are following the advice of the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health to only allow essential visitors during this time. …
DTSSAB outlines essential services
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – DTSSAB has announced that only essential services will continue, as attempts are made to create social distancing to slow down the spread of COVID-19. The District of …
Northern College providing classes remotely
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Northern College has announced it is suspending all face-to-face classes until further notice and is closing the doors of its campuses to the public. The Haileybury …
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Women Who Care gives $11,400 to hospital Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Without skipping a beat, the 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and Area donated $11,400 from …