Fatal collision in Kerns Township
KERNS TOWNSHIP – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Thursday, November 13. At approximately 12:15 p.m., …
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Wind turbine project may loom over shared services talk
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP – Shared administration services will be on the table for discussion among the townships of Harley, Casey, Hudson and Kerns …
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Fund established in name of Zack’s Crib
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Although the short-lived homeless centre is no more, Zack’s Crib will live on as a fund for local homelessness prevention projects. In a recent …
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Whalen ‘doesn’t buy’ provincial stance on speed cameras
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The provincial government is talking out of both sides of its mouth in its decision to ban automated speed …
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Toxic substances reported in local illicit drug supply
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Reports of toxic substances in the local illicit drug supply have prompted Northeastern Public Health to issue a drug …
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Major highway revamp still in neutral
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – A “once-in-a-generation” $4 billion proposal to expand Northern Ontario highways with alternating passing lanes is receiving “extremely strong” federal …
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SHORT STREET FIRE
Shortly after 11 a.m. on October 30, a call came in to the Coleman Fire Department about a structure fire on Short Street in the township. Heavy smoke greeted …
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Cobalt’s name submitted for HGTV makeover program
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt’s name has been submitted to HGTV Hometown Takeover Canada in a bid to have it accepted for a …
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Stay and Play program coming to Armstrong library
ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP (Staff) – The Armstrong Township Public Library has been granted $2,200 from the Temiskaming Foundation For Kids Sake program. The funding will be used to …
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Drugs, firearm seized in police stop
TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Toronto man is facing numerous charges after a local traffic stop led to the seizure of a loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl, and cocaine. On …
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