$1.75 billion federal fund for high-speed internet
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Federal MPS are touting an expanded $1.75 billion fund to improve access to reliable high-speed internet and mobile service. The expanded Universal Broadband …
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Hundreds attend Walk for Melanie Ethier
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — On a warm November evening upwards of 300 people walked to remember a bright, energetic teen who went missing on September 29, 1996, …
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District in “very good shape” with regular flu vaccines
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The Timiskaming Health Unit says that residents who wish to receive a flu vaccine should have no problem in doing so. The only area …
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Walk for Melanie Ethier taking place on November 7
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s been 24 years since Melanie Ethier disappeared while she was walking home on September 29, 1996. Melanie never finished her walk and …
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Remembrance Day will see changes this year
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – This year’s Remembrance Day will be markedly different than in other years due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Royal Canadian Legion District K …
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Surge in mining interest extending to education
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The mining boom appears to have extended, virtually, to Northern College’s Haileybury campus. Current enrolment in mining programs is more than 30. That’s …
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Acting MOH calls for caution over Thanksgiving
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – As the Thanksgiving long weekend approaches, Temiskaming’s acting medical officer of health is urging people to be careful. “We’re not recommending travel outside of …
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Former grocery store becoming a community hub
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – A group of community not-for-profit organizations are hoping to pump some fresh blood into the heart of Earlton. The Community Foundation …
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District-wide discussion on drug use needed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores Councillor Jesse Foley wants to see area mayors discuss the high level of drug use in the region. Speaking at the …
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Local solar projects in deficit positions
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Two area solar projects are running in a deficit position, and both were discussed recently when municipal audits were conducted. Englehart Solar Inc., which …
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