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 …
Schools out for summer
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – It’s official – Ontario students won’t be returning to school for the rest of this academic year. Ontario government leaders said yesterday (May 19) that the decision …
Many glad to see fire ban lifted for long weekend
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – People across Ontario were able to rejoice late last week as the provincial government lifted the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) designation …
OPP searching for missing person
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are seeking the public’s help to find a missing city resident. Temiskaming OPP say Gregory Dunn, 68, was last seen in Haileybury on the morning …
Temagami mayor urges caution with cottage usage
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI—The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many changes so far and life in Temagami has adjusted accordingly. The May long weekend is generally a …
THU breaks down COVID-19 numbers
DISTRICT (Staff) – In the latest update from the Timiskaming Health Unit, the district’s COVID-19 case count remained at 18. Since last week, the number of cases that are now …