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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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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City opts to seek tenders for two libraries
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city’s new library prepares to open, the municipality is putting the New Liskeard and Haileybury library buildings up for sale. On …
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Acting MOH supports local return to school
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As schools prepare to reopen in three weeks, Temiskaming’s acting medical officer of health supports the return of kids to class. “The benefit …
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