TEMISKAMING SHORES – Highway 11 between Radley Hill Road and Wilson Road is expected to be closed until 6:30 p.m. today (July 10) in order to remove a crane from … Continue reading Temporary Hwy. 11 closure →

COBALT (Special) – “Multiple” sightings have spurred reminders to residents and businesses in the Temiskaming Shores, Cobalt and Coleman area to take steps to avoid attracting hungry bears. The Ontario … Continue reading Bear sightings in Cobalt area →

In conjunction with Free Fishing Week from June 29 to July 7: The Hilliardton Recreation Committee is hosting a fishing derby for all ages on Saturday, June 29. It takes … Continue reading Hilliardton fishing derby →

TEMISKAMING SHORES — Boston Bruins forward  Justin Brazeau will have an autograph signing session at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Thursday, June 20, from 6-8 p.m. If people bring … Continue reading Update on Brazeau autograph session June 20 →

Environment and Climate Change Canada advises that elevated heat and humidity will continue through today (Wednesday). Daytime highs through today are expected to be 28 to 33 degrees Celsius with … Continue reading Hot, hot, hot! →

DISTRICT — Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Temiskaming  region. Elevated heat and humidity is expected for several days beginning today, Monday, June 17. Daytime temperatures … Continue reading Extreme heat warning for region →

DISTRICT (Staff) – A tornado watch has been issued  by Environment and Climate Change Canada Thursday, June 13, updated at 3:36 p.m. and active until 10:59 p.m.. “Conditions are favourable … Continue reading Severe thunderstorms expected Thursday, with tornado watch →

DISTRICT — Ontario anglers who wish to celebrate Father’s Day with a big catch, can do so from June 15-16 for free, there is no fishing license required. The Ministry … Continue reading Free Fishing weekend for Father’s Day →

A municipal fire ban is still in effect for the town of Cobalt until further notice. The municipalities of Temiskaming Shores and Harris Township have lifted their bans, but continue … Continue reading Fire bans →

  COBALT (Staff) – Once again, David Brydges of Cobalt has organized and is presenting the Spring Pulse Poetry Festival in Cobalt this June 5 to June 8. Poets will … Continue reading Spring Pulse Poetry Festival June 5 to 8 →