OPP say stay home Easter weekend!
The Ontario Provincial Police are asking people to stay home for the Easter long weekend. They are also reminding people to practice physical distancing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading OPP say stay home Easter weekend!
Two more cases
DISTRICT – The number of COVID-19 cases in Temiskaming has increased to seven. In an April 8 update, the Timiskaming Health Unit reported two more positive cases – a man … Continue reading Two more cases
Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program
OTTAWA (Special) – As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the job market, the federal government is changing the Canada Summer Jobs program to help young people find work. The temporary measures … Continue reading Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program
City closes trails, paths, walkways
TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is closing all municipal trails, paths and walkways, effective immediately. In a press release issued today (April 7), the city said the measure is intended … Continue reading City closes trails, paths, walkways
Two more test positive
The Timiskaming Health Unit has stated that two more individuals in the Timiskaming district have tested positive with COVID-19. This brings the known positive cases in the district to five. … Continue reading Two more test positive
KL hospital updates COVID-19 case
KIRKLAND LAKE – The district’s first patient hospitalized with COVID-19, a woman in her early 50s, is reported to be in stable condition. In an April 2 news release, the … Continue reading KL hospital updates COVID-19 case
Third COVID-19 case reported in Temiskaming
DISTRICT – A third COVID-19 case has been reported in the district. The patient, a woman in early 50s, is currently being cared for at Kirkland and District Hospital, where … Continue reading Third COVID-19 case reported in Temiskaming
Cochrane-Moosonee rail passenger service suspended
COCHRANE (Staff/Special) – Ontario Northland has announced that it is temporarily suspending rail passenger service between Cochrane and Moosonee, effective April 7. “The safety and health of our passengers, employees, … Continue reading Cochrane-Moosonee rail passenger service suspended
Coleman steps to prevent COVID-19 spread
Coleman Township has updated its measures to mitigate risk and plan for the evolving COVID-19 situation. For details, see The Speaker – Printing, Publishing & Promotions Facebook page.
EMS asks for help
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) for Temiskaming is asking the public for help. In a press release issued Wednesday, March 25, EMS chief John McCarthy asked if … Continue reading EMS asks for help