TMA backs passenger rail plan development
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The Temiskaming Municipal Association is boarding the latest effort to restore passenger train service between Cochrane and Toronto.The association is providing $5,000 to help build a case for the revival of service along the route of the Northlander, which was discontinued in 2012.A citizens’ group, All
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On the road to safety
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drivers in both directions must stop when a school bus’ red lights are flashing.But Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police continue to receive reports that motorists are failing to do so, said Constable Jennifer Smith of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police.In an effort to drive the message
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EMS agreement with Matachewan fire department
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The Township of Matachewan fire department is now part of a tiered response agreement.It has become the sixth department to enter into such an agreement with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).EMS Chief John McCarthy secured the agreement of
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Opportunity to surrender weapons – by appointment
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Do you have a firearm you want to dispose of?During the month of April, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police will join their counterparts across the province in a month-long gun amnesty.But don’t drop them off – contact police to arrange a pick-up.The amnesty is open to any
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Charges follow vehicle stop
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A recent check of a vehicle coming off Lake Temiskaming resulted in charges against the driver.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle March 4 shortly before midnight as it drove off the lake in Temiskaming Shores.A 22-year-old Hudson Township man was charged with driving with a
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Blood clinic collects 134 units
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The recent blood donor clinic in New Liskeard fell a little short of its mark.But that wasn’t because of a lack of donors.“Our target for the two days was 154 units of blood,” said Joanne Drake, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services in an email.“We had
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Police investigating Cobalt coin theft
COBALT (Staff) – Police are investigating the theft of coins and comics valued at more than $35,000 from a Cobalt residence.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say a break-in occurred at a Silver Street apartment building between March 8 and 11.Once inside, police say the culprit or culprits made off with $35,000
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City slowing resurfacing work
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has slashed road resurfacing plans for 2018 after its application for additional provincial funding was rejected.Temiskaming Shores council had originally budgeted $2.8 million for road improvements.It had applied to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for top-up funding to cover half that sum.But
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New Kind of Hero uses power for good
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Approximately 40 people attended Jonathan Zinck’s A New Kind of Hero presentation during the Pavilion Women’s Centre’s International Women’s Day kick-off March 7.The free event was held at the Dymond Community Hall.During his presentation, the professional speaker discussed men and the role they have in
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DTSSAB budget aims for low municipal impact
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The area’s social services board has approved its 2018 budget.The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) administers Ontario Works, social housing, childcare and Emergency Medical Services such as ambulances and paramedics.Once again this year, effort was made to keep the municipal levy as low
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