Notice of TEST – City Temiskaming Shores Public Emergency Notification SystemThe City of Temiskaming Shores will be conducting a test of its Public Emergency Notification System in the morning of Tuesday May 8th, 2018 – this will be a

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – If you hear sirens tomorrow morning (May 8) in the city, don’t be alarmed…but please respond.The city is testing its public emergency notification system by sounding fire station sirens and  following up on the response.If you hear them, immediately tune into CJTT FM (104.5) for further

DISTRICT (Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) – North Bay District is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.The MNRF states that an area of low pressure is expected to be moving eastward over the next several days, bringing the North Bay District several

NEW LISKEARD (Staff) — A free travelling science exhibition will be at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Tuesday, May 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.The Power of Ideas Exhibition is an exciting, cutting-edge travelling exhibition from Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics.The exhibition is open to students all day Monday,

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Power off and play.So say Temiskaming health advocates as they urge families to turn off their electronic devices, go outside and play.April 6 through May 6 has been designated Screen-Free Week in Temiskaming.The Timiskaming Health Unit is partnering with the Healthy Kids Community Challenge to encourage

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — Environment Canada has withdrawn its snowfall warning for Temiskaming Shores.Temiskaming Shores is now receiving periods of rain mixed with snow.Environment Canada states winds will come from the north later this afternoon at 20 km/h. The high will be plus 3 C.Tonight a snowfall is expected ranging

Snowfall warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiSnowfall will begin tonight or early Friday morning. Snow will become heavy at times Friday afternoon and continue Friday night. Snow will taper off Saturday.General snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected before the snow ends

DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)-North Bay District is advising area residents to maintain a close watch on stream flows and levels.”Local reports indicate that snow is saturated across most of the forecast area and ready to release water content. A close watch on

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – There’s still time to make a blood donation in New Liskeard.Day 2 of the clinic runs today (April 25) from noon to 3 p.m. at Riverside Place.Forty-six spots remain available, said Joanne Drake, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services, in an email.“If you have an hour

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Lots of appointment slots remain available for the upcoming blood donor clinic in New Liskeard.Canadian Blood Services hoped to collect 154 units of blood at the April 24-25 clinic.But 100 appointment spots remain available, said Canadian Blood Services territory manager Joanne Drake.To book an appointment online,