Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming Health Unit has declared a whooping cough outbreak in the central part of the district. Investigation continues, but to date the …

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – A new nursing home, doctors’ access to the hospital, and communications were on people’s minds when Blanche River Health invited feedback. Blanche River Health …

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council is mulling over the idea of publicizing the cost of repairs to sewer lines after backups, and even the causes. …

KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – Hospitals in Englehart and Kirkland Lake have received $990,644 from the Ontario government for critical upgrades and repairs to create a safer, more comfortable space for …

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Integrity Commissioner Chris Wray reported his findings to Englehart council July 26 in response to a complaint by Englehart Chief Administrative Officer …

Speeding, impaired charges COLEMAN – A motorist stopped for a Highway Traffic Act infraction late last week was also charged with impaired driving. Temiskaming OPP report officers conducted a traffic …

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Longer, hotter, drier summers, with more heatwaves and forest fires and increased risk of drought. Milder winters, with poorer snow and …

    KIRKLAND LAKE (Staff/Special) – Temiskaming is taking a new team approach to health care. The Équipe Santé des régions du Timiskaming Area Ontario Health Team (OHT) is among …