Temiskaming measles cases rise to 11
 DISTRICT (Staff) – The number of measles cases in Temiskaming has risen to 11. In an April 17 update, Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) said the new cases are …
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Second body recovered TEMISKAMING SHORES – Police recovered the body last week of the second person who died after going through the ice at Pete’s Dam Park more than three …
Application made for Temagami arena needs
 Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Funding assistance is being sought by the Municipality of Temagami from the NOHFC in the hope of a nod of …
Partial funding found for Fox Run Road
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A portion of the needed funding has been secured for the double surface treatment required for Fox Run Road in Temagami, as …
Mercury levels in Lake Temiskaming raising concerns
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is concern about mercury levels in Lake Temiskaming, particularly due to bioaccumulation in the food chain and its impacts on fish …
Cobalt library budget request presented
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Paul Penna Cobalt Public Library presented its proposed 2025 budget to Cobalt council on April 1. Library board chair Mary Church …
City travels down 2025 roads program proposals
Diane Johnston ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city winds down its winter operations, it’s looking at its 2025 roads program. Temiskaming Shores is contemplating spending just over $1 …
Temagami approves short-term rentals bylaw
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has approved a bylaw to license short-term rentals in Temagami. At its March 27 meeting, council discussed the bylaw that …
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CMV CHARGES TEMAGAMI – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was pulled out of service on Highway 11 in Temagami last week after police say several “significant defects” were discovered. According …
Englehart water treatment plant progressing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – “Things are wrapping up,” Englehart chief administrative officer Amy Vickery told council at their March 26 meeting. She was speaking about the …