Producers to take over blue box programs
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Over the next four years, the cost and operation of blue box recycling programs will transfer from municipalities to the makers …
Charlton-Dack backs police services boards proposal
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The Municipality of Charlton and Dack held a lengthy discussion before making the decision to put their name in with other municipalities …
Charges laid after dispute
CHARLTON-SAVARD (Staff) – A 60-year-old was arrested without incident and charged after what police describe as a family dispute north of Englehart last week. Temiskaming OPP were called …
Ceremony honours residential school children
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Just a few metres from a place where children are lovingly cared for, a sacred fire was lit to honour the 215 Indigenous …
Municipalities issue outdoor fire bans
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Outdoor fire bans are being put in place because of dry conditions in the bush, high heat and the amount of fires across the …
Visitor restrictions eased to permit care partners in
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – With the lifting of the stay-at-home order, Temiskaming Hospital has once again opened its doors to designated care partners. Care partners help with patients’ care needs. …
To allow local residents to honour their memory
Canada is in mourning for the 215 Indigenous children – students of Canada’s largest residential school—found in unmarked graves one week ago. To allow local residents to honour their memory—several …
City planning standardized water and sewer rates
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The City of Temiskaming Shores has announced it has come up with a plan to standardize water and sewer rates, effective January 1, 2022. The …
Bike exchange pumped up by Women Who Care
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While the pandemic has slowed many local fundraising efforts, it hasn’t slowed down the enthusiasm and generosity of the 100+ Women …
Englehart wants better internet access now, not 2025
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Town of Englehart is attempting to find a solution to its years-long problem of poor internet service. The problem has worsened with the …