Toxic substances reported in local illicit drug supply
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Reports of toxic substances in the local illicit drug supply have prompted Northeastern Public Health to issue a drug …
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Major highway revamp still in neutral
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – A “once-in-a-generation” $4 billion proposal to expand Northern Ontario highways with alternating passing lanes is receiving “extremely strong” federal …
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SHORT STREET FIRE
Shortly after 11 a.m. on October 30, a call came in to the Coleman Fire Department about a structure fire on Short Street in the township. Heavy smoke greeted …
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Cobalt’s name submitted for HGTV makeover program
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt’s name has been submitted to HGTV Hometown Takeover Canada in a bid to have it accepted for a …
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Stay and Play program coming to Armstrong library
ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP (Staff) – The Armstrong Township Public Library has been granted $2,200 from the Temiskaming Foundation For Kids Sake program. The funding will be used to …
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Drugs, firearm seized in police stop
TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Toronto man is facing numerous charges after a local traffic stop led to the seizure of a loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl, and cocaine. On …
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Blanche River Health seeking municipal and public support
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Blanche River Health president and chief executive officer Jorge VanSlyke attended Armstrong Township council’s regular meeting October 15 to …
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Hydrogen explorer taps into partnership
DISTRICT (Staff) – A Quebec company exploring the region for hydrogen deposits has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Timiskaming First Nation (TFN) “for continued cooperation, transparency, …
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Wabi rehabilitation through cleanup and planting
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Members of a new committee have put together a plan for the rehabilitation of a portion of the shoreline …
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Illegal handguns seized
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Seventy-two handguns and 66 prohibited devices were seized in a traffic stop involving two Brampton individuals that was related to weapons trafficking after an eight-month …
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