Police Blotter
Assault COBALT – A resident of Cobalt has been charged after police responded to what they called a domestic disturbance earlier this week. Temiskaming OPP said police responded to a …
Drugs, cash seized in New Liskeard
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Drugs with an estimated street value of $15,600 as well as cash and stolen property were found inside a New Liskeard residence last week. On April …
Province orders outdoor fire ban
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – Snow’s still on the ground in much of Ontario, but the provincial government is looking ahead to fire season through a COVID-19 lens. A province-wide restricted fire …
Border closed at Notre-Dame-Du-Nord
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NOTRE DAME DU NORD — Amid rising tensions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, borders have closed internationally, nationally and now provincially. The road between Ontario and Quebec …
MPP wants fair gas prices in Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — While COVID-19 concerns have Ontario residents remaining in their homes in self-isolation, when they do venture outside they are discovering gas prices are generally …
OPP arrest seven for break and enter
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Seven people, including two from North Bay, were arrested by the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police and charged after a violent break and enter …
City flushing out improper disposal
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s sewage system may be experiencing side-effects from pandemic concerns. On March 19, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), which operates the …
Earlton Farm Show a COVID-19 casualty
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – COVID-19 concerns have cancelled a signature event on Temiskaming’s farm calendar. Organizers of the Earlton Farm Show, which would have been held April 17-18, …
Childcare services for frontline care workers
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The provincial government has announced that it will make some of its licensed daycare centres available for the children of frontline care workers including …
City closes facilities as part of clampdown
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The City of Temiskaming Shores has shut down all city operated recreation facilities, arenas and libraries as of Monday, March 16, as part …