Rapid testing coming to hospitals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The district’s COVID-19 testing capacity will be getting a boost, but on a limited basis. In an interview last week, Dr. Glenn Corneil …
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NED reveals a champion in every kid
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Who knew swinging a yo-yo around and having fun could help build character in elementary school children? The entire student body at …
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Council changes age range for youth committee
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council approved the amended terms of reference for the youth advisory committee at its regular meeting November 19. …
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Englehart library active during COVID shutdown
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – While the doors of the Englehart Public Library remain closed, there is still plenty for patrons to do. Books are still accessible …
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Bikers buys beds for hospital
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s not just a hospital bed. It’s a bed where a family member may have held a loved one’s hand for …
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Paramedic Memorial Bell makes a stop in Temagami
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Paramedic Memorial Bell made a stop in Temagami recently. Temagami Mayor Dan O’Mara told The Speaker in an …
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Important to prevent COVID-19, says Corneil
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are important, says Timiskaming Health Unit Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. …
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Victims and Survivors of Crime highlighted this week
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week is taking place across the district this week. Victim Services Temiskaming and District have …
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ESCSM grad receives Perseverance Scholarship
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Sometimes, we never know what other people are going through and the emotions they carry around with them. A 2020 Perseverance Scholarship has …
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Christmas Wish campaign sets fundraising record
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Wishes do come true, especially if you are the organizers of the annual CJTT FM Christmas Wish Campaign. In just 18 hours a …
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