MPP welcomes federal support for four-laning
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While encouraged by federal support in principle for multi-laning Highways 11 and 17, Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof said now …
Council appreciates ‘spotless’ landfill site
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Residents might not want to take Danny Whalen’s advice literally, but the local landfill is so clean you could …
Electra rising ‘like a phoenix’ with jobs available, housing needed
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —Minister Vic Fedeli toured the Electra refinery plant in Temiskaming Shores on August 25, endorsing the ongoing development of the …
Single-vehicle fatality closes Highway 11 near Marten River
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 near Marten River. In a press release, …
Allen to stay on as Cobalt clerk-treasurer
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – “We’ve finally twisted your arm enough.” With that good-natured quip, Mayor Pat Anderson formally welcomed interim clerk-treasurer Jaime Allen to …
Accessibility awareness takes centre stage
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A nation-wide initiative to improve accessibility awareness for employment, education and community participation was in the local spotlight recently, …
FLASH FLOOD
The Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police closed off a section of Highway 65 west during a major downpour on Sunday afternoon, August 23, that saw a creek …
Motorcyclist arrested following traffic complaint
TEMISKAMING SHORES – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in Temiskaming Shores. On August 16 at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming detachment of the …
Residents remain concerned about loader in Lake Temagami
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI — It’s been almost two months since a front-end loader went into Lake Temagami near the South Arm off Chimo Island. …
Dangerous veterinary drug being added to fentanyl
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Health agencies in the region are continuing to warn illicit drug users about a dangerous veterinary sedative being added …
