At 3:11 p.m. today, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Temiskaming area.It advised:“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.“Thunderstorms have started to develop over portions of northeastern Ontario and expected to persist into

TEMISKAMING SHORES – You can drop by the Waterfront Pool-Fitness Centre for a coffee this morning and learn about the local business scene.A representative of the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce is the guest speaker at this week’s Age Friendly Sip ‘n’ Learn get-together.Today’s session begins at 10:30

DISTRICT (Staff) — Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the district. A system is making its way through the district from the northwest, and could develop this afternoon, Sunday, July 30.Environment Canada stated that “conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable

NEW LISKEARD (Staff) — The City of Temiskaming Shores and the Timiskaming Health Unit have closed the New Liskeard beach until further notice.The City of Temiskaming Shores issued a notice at approximately noon Friday, July 28 that the beach has been posted as closed.”The Timiskaming Health Unit monitors bathing beach

In its latest update, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake remains under control at 4 hectares.At 5 p.m. July 25, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services rated the forest fire danger in the Temiskaming area

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake near  Bulsch Lake is under control.In an update on the Northeastern fire situation, the ministry said the fire, identified as Kirkland Lake 2, is being held at four hectares.The

CHARLTON – The 24th edition of the Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog digs in this weekend at the Charlton fairgrounds.The action begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.More than $5,000 in prize money is up for grabs.

Updated 2:37 p.m. EDT Thursday 20 July 2017Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.There is potential for severe thunderstorms to develop

COBALT (Staff) – The 2017 edition of the Cobalt Artists’ Colony is wrapping up.The public has an opportunity to view the work of participants at the week-long art program tomorrow morning (Friday, July 21). The open house will be held at the Cobalt Golden Age Club.

The third Art in the Park gathering this summer will be held tonight (July 19)  on the Haileybury waterfront.Live music, kids’ activities, vendors and a charity BBQ will be offered, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The Wednesday evening festivities are coordinated by the Temiskaming Art Gallery.