Police blotter
Impaired charges laid TEMAGAMI – A Kapuskasing resident has been charged after police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Temagami on the weekend. Temiskaming OPP say an off-duty officer came …
Hospital services restart continuing
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – After a three-month suspension of elective surgeries, Temiskaming Hospital began working through its backlog of procedures June 10. More than 400 procedures were put on hold …
Black Lives Matter rally happening on June 20 in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — If you’ve been wondering how you can lend a voice to concerns over discrimination against Indigenous and black people and racism, there is …
Hospital slowly resuming patient services
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Three months after restricting operations to prepare for potential COVID-19 patients, Temiskaming Hospital is slowly resuming routine patient services. Visitor restrictions remain in …
Legendary former TFN Chief dies
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND – The legacy he has left behind will be felt for generations to come. Former Temagami First Nation Chief Gary Potts …
Police blotter
Sexual offence charges COBALT – A Cobalt man faces charges related to sexual offences involving a young person. Temiskaming OPP say an investigation had begun into alleged sexual offences reported …
Speeding tops district offence list
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Speeding and related charges topped the list of infractions in the South Temiskaming area during a national road safety enforcement campaign. Temiskaming OPP laid 34 speeding …
Free rides coming to an end on Temiskaming Transit
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES/COBALT – Effective Monday, June 1, Temiskaming Transit will be charging riders again. The opening fee will be $2 per rider, with the exception of …
City council to review future of library buildings
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SPEAKER – The transformation of a former medical clinic into the city’s main library is expected to be complete by early July. But Temiskaming Shores …
Human remains found in Harris
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Investigation is continuing into the discovery of human remains in Harris Township on the weekend. Temiskaming OPP say they located the found remains shortly after 9 …