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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fire destroys former Cobalt Coleman Public School
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — A massive fire September 3 completely destroyed the two-story former Cobalt Coleman Public School (CCPS) building, located on Dunning Drive in Cobalt. There were …
Post-Labour Day start for most students
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If you’d planned to return to some District School Board Ontario North East schools this week, you can put your school supplies away. …
Board ONE releases back-to-school plan
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – When District School Board Ontario North East students head back to class will depend on their last name. The board has opted for a staggered return …