Acting MOH sees “hopeful but cautious” approach to reopening
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Ontario government has released a plan to ease pandemic restrictions over the next five months, lifting requirements for indoor masking and proof …
Seasonal campaign coming in November
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While COVID-19 has dominated health care for the past year and a half, the flu hasn’t been forgotten. “It’s as …
OPP call off North Cobalt quest in Ethier case
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Ontario Provincial Police have called off a search in the North Cobalt area in the Melanie Ethier case, but …
Council pondering parking permit parameters
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council will be looking at whether to change or eliminate the winter parking permit system in Cobalt. The system allows …
Hwy. 11 crash claims two lives
EVANTUREL (Staff) – Investigation continues into last week’s fatal crash south of Englehart that claimed the lives of both drivers. Temiskaming OPP report that the driver …
Wanted: OPP auxiliary members
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – If you’ve ever wanted to volunteer in the community in a more official capacity, there may be an opportunity with the Ontario …
COVID-19 vaccinations increasing in district
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The number of district residents now vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to rise. In its most recent update, the Timiskaming Health Unit …
Fungal disease hitting Temiskaming area dogs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Two area pet owners are devastated after their dogs died from a fungal disease called blastomycosis. Earlton resident Alison Walker’s dog Duke, …
Misconduct allegations against Englehart doc
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Restrictions have been placed on an Englehart doctor’s practice, and allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence concerning in part his communications about …
City adopts vaccination policy for staff
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s now the city’s official policy that all eligible employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Temiskaming Shores council …