Routine precautions advised to reduce rabies risk
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming Health Unit is advising residents to take routine precautions after a rare human case of rabies was confirmed in a Southwestern …
Pete’s Dam Park bridge to be repaired
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The pedestrian bridge at Pete’s Dam Park will be repaired and strengthened, at a cost of up to $300,000. Heavy rains …
Daytime fire destroys family home in Evanturel
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff) – An Englehart area home close to the edge of town was destroyed in an afternoon fire August 21. Englehart and Area Fire Department Chief …
Municipal support sought to attract doctors
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township has been asked for its support for the Blanche River Health physician recruitment committee in attracting doctors …
Olympian coming home after silver medal win
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor PARIS, FRANCE – Scheduled to be home in New Liskeard some time Tuesday (August 13), Kristen Siermachesky is bringing a bit of Paris with …
Civic weekend marred by tragedy
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Investigation is continuing into the possible drowning death of a Toronto resident on Twin Lakes on the weekend. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police and paramedics …
Milestone funding pours out from North On Tap
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Swimmers, campers, birders, students, historians and artists are all benefiting from this year’s milestone of $100,000 raised from the sixth annual …
City to consider permitting retailers to open on all holidays
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Businesses, workers and the public can express their views next month on a proposal that would let Temiskaming Shores’ retailers choose whether to …
North On Tap attracts 2,000 thirsty patrons
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The heat did not deter the approximately 2,000 attendees from thirsting for more at the sixth annual North On Tap Craft …
SIU rules out criminal charges in fatal Portage Bay shooting
SIU rules out criminal charges in fatal Portage Bay shooting TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Ontario’s police oversight agency has found no basis for any criminal charges against police in a …