Police blotter
Arson charges BARBER – A Barber Township resident has been charged with two counts of arson following a fire at a residence on Mountain Chute Road last week. Temiskaming OPP …
Keepers strengthening GBV prevention, survivor supports
DISTRICT (Special) – The Keepers of the Circle will enhance the organization’s services to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors. The province has announced $2.86 million over three years for …
City taking deeper look at transit
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Where is local transit going? That’s the question that will be explored in a new transit evaluation and feasibility study, coordinated by the …
Temiskaming measles cases rise to 11
DISTRICT (Staff) – The number of measles cases in Temiskaming has risen to 11. In an April 17 update, Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) said the new cases are …
Police Blotter
Second body recovered TEMISKAMING SHORES – Police recovered the body last week of the second person who died after going through the ice at Pete’s Dam Park more than three …
Application made for Temagami arena needs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Funding assistance is being sought by the Municipality of Temagami from the NOHFC in the hope of a nod of …
Partial funding found for Fox Run Road
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A portion of the needed funding has been secured for the double surface treatment required for Fox Run Road in Temagami, as …
Mercury levels in Lake Temiskaming raising concerns
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is concern about mercury levels in Lake Temiskaming, particularly due to bioaccumulation in the food chain and its impacts on fish …
Cobalt library budget request presented
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Paul Penna Cobalt Public Library presented its proposed 2025 budget to Cobalt council on April 1. Library board chair Mary Church …
City travels down 2025 roads program proposals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city winds down its winter operations, it’s looking at its 2025 roads program. Temiskaming Shores is contemplating spending just over $1 …
