PRIDE SEASON
Pride season kicked off June 2 at Temiskaming Shores city hall with a flag raising. On hand were, from left, Pride Temiskaming president Kailey Kennedy, city councillors Nadia Pelletier-Lavigne and …
Lodge plans expansion in face of “significant” waitlist
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Lodge is poised to grow by another 32 beds to meet demand for long-term care. The waitlist for a room at the …
Veterinary incentive program attracts interest
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Eleven recently licensed veterinarians are enrolled in a new incentive program aimed at attracting large-animal vets to under-serviced areas. The shortage of large-animal …
New OPP detachment announced for New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TORONTO – The province says a new New Liskeard Ontario Provincial Police detachment will be built. It’s one of 12 new detachments and a new regional …
Five new measles cases reported
TIMMINS (Staff) – There’s been an increase in measles cases in Temiskaming. In its most recent update, Public Health Ontario said five new cases had been confirmed in the week …
Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary to close
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary (NARS), located at 30 Armstrong Street North in New Liskeard, announced it is closing its doors due …
Zack’s Crib announces closure
NEW LISKEARD (Staff) – Zack’s Crib in New Liskeard has announced that it is closing its doors as of May 31. In a Tuesday, May 20 press release, the homeless …
City rethinking how to support community events
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the number of community events and requests for support increases, the city is rethinking how it can help. Temiskaming Shores began scaling …
Two more measles cases reported
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – Two more cases of measles have been reported in Temiskaming, bringing the total since mid-April to 13. Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) reports that the most recent confirmed …
$100,000 in copper wire stolen
COLEMAN (Staff) – Police are investigating the theft of an estimated $100,000 in copper wire from dozens of utility poles in Coleman Township earlier this month. Temiskaming OPP …
