DISTRICT (Staff) – The North East Region of the OPP reports that a collision has closed Highway 11 between Hwy. 64 at Marten River and Hwy. 65 at Temiskaming Shores.Time of reopening is unknown.

Extreme Cold Warning for Northern OntarioEnvironment Canada Extreme Cold Weather Warning:

Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caJanuary 25, 2019Happening Now

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Temagami through Kirkland Lake:Periods of heavy snow continue tonight (Wednesday).Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are likely by the time the low moves out of the region overnight tonight. The risk of freezing rain is also possible this evening

From the City of Temiskaming Shores January 22:**Attention Residents of New Liskeard , Pine Street W.**Please be advised: Due to a water main break on Pine Street West residents in this area may experience water disruption. Crews from Environmental Services are on site performing the necessary repairs.We apologize for any

Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.Wind chill values of minus 40 to minus 45 are occurring over much of Northern Ontario.This bitterly cold Arctic airmass will remain in place through the weekend.Risks are

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – That Christmas spirit of giving can carry over into the new year.The next blood donor clinic will be held January 15 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and January 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.Appointments can be booked online at

The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) 19 team Physio Solutions  Pee Wee Challenge Cup tournament takes place January 11-13. Games will be played at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena and the Haileybury Arena and Recreation Centre featuring several local teams. Fans are most welcome to attend the games and

All school boards in the South Temiskaming region have cancelled school buses for today, Monday, January 7. There is a winter storm warning in effect which could see accumulated snowfall levels across the region and beyond. Stay safe!

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The New Liskeard Skating Club’s special session of CanSkate starts Monday, January 7, at “a very special rate,” says Sharron Graydon.For more information, call Pat Bigelow at 705-679-8469 or Graydon at 705-647-8005 for more information.