Preparing case for passenger rail service
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NORTH BAY – Ontario Northland is preparing a detailed business case for passenger rail, says ON president and chief executive officer Corina Moore. In an email …
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Public help sought on otter shooting
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Conservation officers hope someone knows something about a dead otter found late last month at Mowat’s Landing. The animal was found June 28, …
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Only minor injuries reported in plane crash
EARLTON (Staff) – A passenger is reported to have sustained minor injuries when a small plane crashed into a field near the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport on the weekend. Temiskaming Ontario …
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Multiple charges laid after thefts
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A Notre-Dame-du-Nord resident faces multiple charges in connection with a series of thefts over three days. On July 1, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police were informed by the …
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Society working on saving iconic headframe
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Historical Society is asking the Town of Cobalt to designate the Right of Way headframe as an historic site. “Designating a property …
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Construction equipment stolen
CHAMBERLAIN (Staff) – More than $8,000 in equipment was stolen from a Chamberlain Township construction site last week. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the theft occurred from a worksite off …
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Quilt of Valour honours Cobalt vet
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT – A quilt was lovingly wrapped around his shoulders and he smiled from ear to ear. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 in Cobalt held …
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Fire destroys Harris Township barn
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Fire recently destroyed a Harris Township cattle barn but no livestock were lost in the blaze. Nor did the fire spread to nearby …
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OPP report a dozen collisions involving wildlife in June
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – June took a heavy toll on Temiskaming’s wildlife and drivers. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police report there were 11 collisions with moose and one with a bear …
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Police seek help to ID driver
EARLTON (Staff) – There were no injuries during a collision last month on Highway 11 in Armstrong Township. But police are searching for the operator of the transport that is …
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