What to do with $40,000 in FedNor funds
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt municipal intern Evan Franks is looking for some input from council regarding the final details for the Cobalt Teck Park upgrade. …
COVID-19 testing, treatment eligibility expands
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – One COVID-19 wave is over, but another may be coming. The surge of cases driven by the BQ.1.1 variant has ended, …
TRANSPORT TROUBLE
A commercial transport ended up in the ditch on Highway 11, located directly across from Ecole catholique St-Michel, on February 2. Tow trucks can be seen preparing to remove …
BRH seeking patient input
ENGLEHART (Special) – Are you a patient of Blanche River Health or a family member with some thoughts to share? Blanche River Health (BRH) is looking for people …
Cobalt library board gets ministry support
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – After two weeks of turmoil, the Cobalt Paul Penna Public Library board has been advised that it is still active. Board chair …
OPP threats investigation ongoing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Police are continuing an investigation into threat complaints dating back to early November. To date, Temiskaming OPP have positively identified “numerous” victims, said …
Animal rescue needs help with shelter move
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There is an ever increasing need for pet rescue services in Temiskaming Shores and area and one local animal rescue shelter is having …
Seniors and disabled struggling with cost increases
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – At least two area seniors see themselves reducing, or possibly ending, the hours they have with Timiskaming Home Support light housekeeping helping …
Chapter closes on library board after sudden dissolution
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The outgoing chair of the Cobalt Paul Penna Library board is reeling after she and other board members were notified by letter …
Regular buses, hourly service at peak times to resume ASAP: committee
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Transit committee says the bus service will return to full-sized buses and an hourly schedule, particularly at peak times, as soon …