Community spread of COVID-19 now in district
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – The Timiskaming Health Unit issued a press release April 17 that COVID-19 is now in the “community spread” stage of the pandemic. This means that the virus … Continue reading Community spread of COVID-19 now in district
COVID-19 Update
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Temiskaming to date stands at nine. In its latest update, posted April 12, the Timiskaming Health Unit said the two most recent cases … Continue reading COVID-19 Update
SIU investigating after man fatally shot by police in New Liskeard
MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal police-involved shooting of a man in Temiskaming Shores. The incident is reported to have occurred … Continue reading SIU investigating after man fatally shot by police in New Liskeard
KL, Englehart hospitals update COVID-19 status
The Kirkland Lake and Englehart hospitals provided the following update as the district’s first patient hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 remains under care: The Kirkland and District Hospital continues … Continue reading KL, Englehart hospitals update COVID-19 status
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