NEW LISKEARD (Staff) — The City of Temiskaming Shores and the Timiskaming Health Unit have closed the New Liskeard beach until further notice.The City of Temiskaming Shores issued a notice at approximately noon Friday, July 28 that the beach has been posted as closed.”The Timiskaming Health Unit monitors bathing beach

In its latest update, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake remains under control at 4 hectares.At 5 p.m. July 25, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services rated the forest fire danger in the Temiskaming area

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake near  Bulsch Lake is under control.In an update on the Northeastern fire situation, the ministry said the fire, identified as Kirkland Lake 2, is being held at four hectares.The

CHARLTON – The 24th edition of the Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog digs in this weekend at the Charlton fairgrounds.The action begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.More than $5,000 in prize money is up for grabs.

Updated 2:37 p.m. EDT Thursday 20 July 2017Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.There is potential for severe thunderstorms to develop

COBALT (Staff) – The 2017 edition of the Cobalt Artists’ Colony is wrapping up.The public has an opportunity to view the work of participants at the week-long art program tomorrow morning (Friday, July 21). The open house will be held at the Cobalt Golden Age Club.

The third Art in the Park gathering this summer will be held tonight (July 19)  on the Haileybury waterfront.Live music, kids’ activities, vendors and a charity BBQ will be offered, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The Wednesday evening festivities are coordinated by the Temiskaming Art Gallery.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in four provinces with cases of human illness linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products.The CFIA has

Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Riverside Place in New Liskeard taking place today, Wednesday, July 12, from 12 to 3 p.m.

As posted by the City of Temiskaming Shores:Attention Residents of New Liskeard**Water Disruption Notice**Area Affected- Bounded by Shepherdson Road and Dixon Street between Farah Avenue and Broadwood AvenueAs a result of maintenance work required in the area above, a water shutdown is scheduled for Wednesday July 12th, 2017 commencing at