Cobalt inviting animal control bylaw suggestions
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt town staff are still accepting suggestions for ways to update the town’s animal control bylaw. At the town’s March 4 council …
BRH outlines options for non-urgent, non-ER care
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – Is the hospital emergency department the best option when seeking health care? Not always, says Blanche River Health (BRH) in a recent media release. …
Police Blotter
Drug, weapons charges TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two Notre-Dame-du-Nord residents face drug and weapons charges after a recent traffic stop in Temiskaming Shores. Temiskaming OPP stopped a vehicle on …
Temagami official plan adopted by council
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami’s new official plan has now been forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review. At …
Report calls for more training for Latchford officials
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Almost two years from the original date of the complaints, Latchford’s Integrity Commissioner made public its report at the February 12 Latchford council meeting. …
Emergency call volumes increasing from year to year
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There has been an increase in call volumes for Emergency Medical Services it was pointed out by EMS Chief Sarah Salvis at …
Impaired operation, drug possession charges laid
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Charges of impaired and drug possession were laid after a person was spotted sleeping behind the wheel of a parked vehicle in Englehart last week. Temiskaming Ontario …
Bust leads to seizure of $160,000 worth of drugs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police seized firearms as well as suspected illicit drugs with a street value of $160,000 at two locations in Temiskaming Shores last week. Two …
Sports and rec projects among Heritage Fund recipients
DISTRICT (Special) – The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund recently announced millions of dollars in support for municipalities, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. In Temiskaming, recipients include the city of …
Upgrades coming to New Liskeard fire station
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A provincial grant is enabling the installation of new change rooms and showers at the New Liskeard fire station. The existing facilities at the …
