OPP report 684 calls in March
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – In the month of March, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police responded to 684 calls for service across southern Temiskaming.In a news release, the OPP noted that the calls included 19 vehicle collisions, 17 violence-related occurrences and 36 property-related occurrences.The monthly snapshot also included seven drug-related occurrence and
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Hilliardton bridge reconstruction plan proposed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP - A proposal has taken another step forward for the replacement of the one-lane Blanche River Bridge on Highway 569 in Hilliard Township.A report is now available for review at the Armstrong Township office and in North Bay at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
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No on-line renewal of passports: MP
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Be careful when applying for a passport or renewing one.The only route is to go to a Service Canada office, an MP’s office or a Passport Canada office in person, or to mail it oneself, said Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus.“We are getting calls from people saying
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TMA backs passenger rail plan development
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The Temiskaming Municipal Association is boarding the latest effort to restore passenger train service between Cochrane and Toronto.The association is providing $5,000 to help build a case for the revival of service along the route of the Northlander, which was discontinued in 2012.A citizens’ group, All
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On the road to safety
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drivers in both directions must stop when a school bus’ red lights are flashing.But Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police continue to receive reports that motorists are failing to do so, said Constable Jennifer Smith of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police.In an effort to drive the message
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EMS agreement with Matachewan fire department
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The Township of Matachewan fire department is now part of a tiered response agreement.It has become the sixth department to enter into such an agreement with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).EMS Chief John McCarthy secured the agreement of
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Opportunity to surrender weapons – by appointment
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Do you have a firearm you want to dispose of?During the month of April, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police will join their counterparts across the province in a month-long gun amnesty.But don’t drop them off – contact police to arrange a pick-up.The amnesty is open to any
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Charges follow vehicle stop
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A recent check of a vehicle coming off Lake Temiskaming resulted in charges against the driver.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle March 4 shortly before midnight as it drove off the lake in Temiskaming Shores.A 22-year-old Hudson Township man was charged with driving with a
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Blood clinic collects 134 units
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The recent blood donor clinic in New Liskeard fell a little short of its mark.But that wasn’t because of a lack of donors.“Our target for the two days was 154 units of blood,” said Joanne Drake, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services in an email.“We had
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Police investigating Cobalt coin theft
COBALT (Staff) – Police are investigating the theft of coins and comics valued at more than $35,000 from a Cobalt residence.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say a break-in occurred at a Silver Street apartment building between March 8 and 11.Once inside, police say the culprit or culprits made off with $35,000
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