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A transport ended up in the ditch on the east side of Highway 11 near Bolger Avenue in Temiskaming Shores on February 11 as rapidly changing weather and suddenly …
Food banks have to pay for cardboard removal
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker DISTRICT – Many turn to food banks when they are having problems, but now food banks have a new problem. Since January 1, …
Crime down in Englehart area
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Crime and driving infractions are trending downward in the Englehart area, according to the latest localized police board statistics. During …
OPP seek public input about incidents in Latchford
LATCHFORD — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals who may have information in relation to ongoing investigations in …
Follow the lead when other vehicles are going slower: OPP
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s unclear statistically whether this winter driving season is worse than usual, but it does serve as a good …
PM’s vocal support sought for highway multi-laning
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Proponents of the plan to multi-lane Highways 11 and 17 are hoping to enlist some help from the prime …
SIU concludes investigation of 2025 shooting
MISSISSAUGA – A shooting in Coleman Township last October involving the OPP and fleeing suspects will not result in any charges against officers. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is …
North On Tap announces recipients of 2026 festival
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They applied, they kept their fingers crossed, and then they were selected. Three not for profit groups in the …
Municipal costs up 4.5 per cent under new DTSSAB budget
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART- After drawing $400,000 from reserves, the district’s social services administration board will be passing on an average 4.49 per cent increase …
Drug trafficking charges laid in Cobalt
COBALT — On January 19, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Temiskaming Detachment OPP canine unit executed a controlled substances and drug act search …
