DTSSAB seeking input on housing and homelessness
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – DTSSAB, in partnership with key community partners, is updating its Housing and Homelessness Plan to assess the district’s needs. “Our goal is …
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New hospice care committee seeking input
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A new effort has been launched to improve end-of-life care in the Temiskaming Shores area. A community hospice care working committee has been created, involving several …
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Mobile Live Fire Training Unit visits Englehart
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Close to 60 area firefighters had a chance to use the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Mobile Live Fire Training Unit in …
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City adopts in principle downtown traffic study
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has adopted in principle a report that would change how traffic – by vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists – would …
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North on Tap family night taps city for funding
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has donated $5,000 to North on Tap for its Friday family night activities. But Temiskaming Shores councillors say a …
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Tentative sale of Thornloe Cheese and redevelopment welcomed
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If the tentative sale of Thornloe Cheese announced last week goes through, what would the new operation look like? The prospective buyer envisions …
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LCBO stores close during first strike in its history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Pickets went up last week as unionized workers at the LCBO staged their first strike in the provincial government agency’s 97-year history. Protection …
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BRH appoints new chief of staff
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – After more than 20 years as chief of staff at Blanche River Health, Dr. Mark Spiller is passing the role onto Dr. Brian McPherson. The chief …
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SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Initially established to provide seed stock for the lowly spud, a plant testing and propagation lab in Temiskaming Shores is receiving a $330,000 upgrade. …
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RIDE check results in impaired, cannabis charges
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A recent roadside check program in New Liskeard led to an arrest for impaired driving. Temiskaming OPP conducted a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) …
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