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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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