Program tipping crime prevention scales
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – January brings resolutions, winter weather, and a higher profile for Crime Stoppers. The spotlight is on the crime prevention program in January. But the program – …
Case surge prompts visitor restrictions
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases has prompted Temiskaming Hospital to reimpose visitor restrictions. As of December 30, only “essential care partners” will be permitted to visit …
Larose Bridge closed for removal
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP/COBALT – Drivers who have been using Larose Bridge will now have to use the detour around Cobalt Lake until a new structure is constructed. …
Submerged truck extracted from Lake Temiskaming
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A fishing excursion turned into a pick-up extraction just off a Haileybury boat launch last week. The removal of a submerged …
Story of the Year
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Think “2020,” and face masks, the odour of hand sanitizer, and glowing screens – for work, school, and play – spring …
Latchford looking into potential of fibre optic upgrades
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Town of Latchford will be looking into acquiring possible funding to assist its landline service provider in upgrading …
Another delay for Charlton skating rink
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – Another unfortunate setback has been encountered in the reconstruction of the outdoor skating rink located on the north side of Charlton. Contractors on the …
Police Blotter
Teens charged with arson TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two teenagers have been charged with arson after a fire in New Liskeard earlier this month caused damage estimated at more than $18,000. …
Visiting a loved one in the hospital, virtually
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Continuing pandemic precautions mean there won’t be a lot of visitors for patients at Temiskaming Hospital over the Christmas season. Visitors are currently …
Police seize almost $58,000 in suspected drugs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two Cobalt residents face drug-related charges after police seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of almost $58,000. Police say members of the North East …