OPP campaign underway this Thanksgiving weekendDISTRICT – As we head into the Thanksgiving Day long weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the motoring public about Operation Impact. This annual campaign focuses on the four main causal factors in motor vehicle collision deaths: distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving and

NL boil-water advisory liftedTEMISKAMING SHORES – The boil-water advisory for New Liskeard has been lifted.The Timiskaming Health Unit posted the notice at 4:50 p.m. October 1.It advised residents to run cold-water faucets and drinking fountains for 10 minutes before using the water.Water softeners should go through a regeneration cycle.Hot water

Dymond boil-water advisory liftedTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The boil-water advisory was lifted for Dymond water system users October 1.However, it remains in place for users of the New Liskeard water system.When an advisory is lifted, the city advises the following: Run cold water faucets and drinking fountains for 10 minutes before

Boil-water advisory effective Tuesday September 29TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The City of Temiskaming Shores is advising New Liskeard residents to prepare for a period of two days, or possibly more, during which a boil-water advisory will be in effect.The boil-water advisory will take effect today Tuesday, September 29.”This advisory is

Clinic remembers long-time donorTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – This week’s blood donor clinic in New Liskeard is being held in memory of Ron Rivard.Mr. Rivard, an Earlton resident, died February 1 after a battle with cancer.While he himself didn’t receive blood products during his treatment, he was described as an avid

Earlton bypass closed to trafficEARLTON (Staff) — One man was sent to hospital after a collision on Highway 11 on the Armstrong Township, Friday, September 18, according to unconfirmed reports.According to unconfirmed reports, a side-by-side vehicle fell off a trailer towed by a pickup truck and landed traffic.A transport truck

Earlton bypass closed to trafficEARLTON (Staff) — One man was sent to hospital after a motor-vehicle  collision on Highway 11 just outside of Earlton, Friday, September 23, according to unconfirmed reports.According to unconfirmed reports, a side-by-side vehicle fell off a trailer towed by a pickup truck and landed traffic.A transport

Work to Rule Affects Fall Fair ParticipationDISTRICT (Staff) – According to a release from District School Board Ontario North East, New Liskeard Public School and Haileybury Public School will not be participating in this year’s New Liskeard Fair Parade.The release reads :“The Elementary Teachers’ Federation (ETFO) is currently in a

OUTAGE NOTIFICATION FOR HYDRO ONE CUSTOMERS IN LOCATION(S) DETAILED BELOWHydro One Zone:    6 NortheastHydro One Operations Center(s):    KIRKLAND LAKEHydro One Township(s) Affected:    GRENFELL, MATACHEWAN, NICOL, EBY, BENOIT, LAWSON, KIRKLAND LAKE, JAMES, MAISONVILLE, CHOWN, MATACHEWAN FN, TUDHOPE*** All Hydro One customers impacted by this planned maintenance outage have been contacted ***Interruption

Temporary closure of Highway 562 on Sunday, Sept. 13THORNLOE (Special) — The Ministry of Transportation, in cooperation with the ONR, hereby gives notice to the public that Highway 562 in Thornloe will be temporarily closed in order to complete necessary upgrades to the railway crossing.Highway 562 in Thornloe will be