Cases surge under Omicron variant
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As COVID-19 cases surge, schools are going virtual, non-urgent surgeries are on pause, arenas are closed, and indoor dining is off restaurant tables. …
2021 ends on bright note, with $69,000 for CCC
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A dull 2021 came to a brilliant end on New Year’s Eve with the second annual fireworks display around Lake Temiskaming. Donors big …
Mayor outlines improvements for Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – “We had a very successful year I think, we were very busy,” says Cobalt Mayor George Othmer. Speaking in an in-person interview, he related …
Charlton-Dack experiencing growing interest
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The influx of new residents, new property owners, and new farmers across the district is also being observed in the Municipality of …
Cruisers crammed for people and pets
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Local residents, both human and animal, received a little extra Christmas support at a Cram-a-Cruiser fundraiser. Donors filled two OPP trucks with non-perishable food, …
Temiskaming developing local drug and alcohol strategy
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The public can expect to hear more in the coming months about the use of drugs and alcohol in Temiskaming and how to address …
City finalizing 2022 budget with small increases
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A one per cent increase in the municipal tax levy and a two per cent increase in water and sewer rates will be …
Transit suffering pandemic side effects
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – COVID-19 continues to take its toll on Temiskaming Transit. “We’re about 65 per cent of our ridership prior to COVID hitting,” …
City capital plans top $16 million
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Water treatment, an expanded landfill, roads and some new wheels are included in the city’s 2022 spending plans. Capital projects were …
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Temagami man dies after snowmobile goes through ice
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A Temagami man has died after a snowmobile went through the ice on Lake Temagami near Bell Island last week. Temiskaming OPP say the body …