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 …
Teen charged in TDSS threats investigation
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – An 18-year-old from Temagami has been charged in connection with a number of threat complaints. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police made an arrest January 13, and …
Shuttle bus returns as transit still in transition
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Voyago shuttle bus is back on the road during peak hours as the transition to a new transit provider continues. …
Hospital seeing rise in pediatric respiratory illness
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When Temiskaming Hospital’s CEO looks at local pediatric numbers related to respiratory illnesses over the past three years, one message comes …