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Santa to visit Haileybury Night of Lights

TEMISKAMING SHORES — Ho, ho, ho. It is never too early for Santa and Mrs. Claus to make an appearance as the jolly couple are expected to make a showing … Continue reading Santa to visit Haileybury Night of Lights →

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Final nod expected on Boreal subdivision phase two

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores council is expected to approve agreements November 18 that will see work begin on the extension of …

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POPPY CAMPAIGN

Rita McMahon of Branch 54 Haileybury Royal Canadian Legion was in attendance at the Holy Cross Parish bazaar on November 1, selling poppies as part of the annual campaign …

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SCARED SILLY

Haileybury Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 treated area youngsters and their families to a frightfully fun time on October 31, hosting another successful Haunted House. About 600 visitors made …

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MINING SPOOKY STORIES

Sean Adshead is among five Cobalt storytellers who have been leading groups of people around to familiarize them with the spooky history of downtown Cobalt. The Cobalt Mining Museum …

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VETERAN PRESENCE

World War II veteran Rayburn Johnston, 99, of Coleman Township, attended the Remembrance Day service in Cobalt Tuesday and placed the Canada wreath. His daughter Heather Johnston of North …

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SILVER CROSS PARENTS

A cool wind blew as over 400 people brandishing red poppies gathered for a moment of silence at the Haileybury Cenotaph on November 11. Silver Cross parents Aurel and …

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HONOUR GUARD

Sgt. Morose deVries of the Englehart Polaris Squadron 355 Air Cadets stood solemnly with her fellow cadets as part of the Honour Guard during Remembrance Day services at the …

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Taking action for peace

The day has come and gone for the official remembrance of those who have fought in wars and served as peacekeepers in nations overseas where there is strife. …

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Crossing the floor

By Gordon Brock For some in Temiskaming this might sound familiar. Normally when a federal government announces a major budget, as the Mark Carney government did last week, that …

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Runner’s “race-cation” takes him to NYC Marathon

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There were over 59,000 finishers at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, and local runner …

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Spartans heading to NEOAA basketball championship

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART — The Senior EHS Spartans are heading to the NEOAA A-level basketball championships November 12 in Kapuskasing. The girls from Englehart …

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Cubs win one of four at Big Nickel Tournament in Sudbury

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was a busy weekend for the New Liskeard Cubs who travelled to Sudbury to take part in the …

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Whalen ‘doesn’t buy’ provincial stance on speed cameras

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The provincial government is talking out of both sides of its mouth in its decision to ban automated speed …

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Toxic substances reported in local illicit drug supply

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Reports of toxic substances in the local illicit drug supply have prompted Northeastern Public Health to issue a drug …

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Major highway revamp still in neutral

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – A “once-in-a-generation” $4 billion proposal to expand Northern Ontario highways with alternating passing lanes is receiving “extremely strong” federal …

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Coleman hosts meeting on future of Bass Lake Park

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Coleman Township hosted a special meeting on October 28 to discuss the future of Bass Lake Park. The purpose …

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Satisfaction with transit system improvements

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a rough time experienced through the pandemic years, the Temiskaming Transit system now appears to be on more …

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Haileybury Legion transforms into community hub

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When Don Martin took over as president of the Haileybury Legion a few years ago, he inherited an organization …

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Province fall economic statement gets mixed reviews

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – In the Ontario fall economic statement, released November 6, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy stated, “With tariffs taking direct aim at …

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IC says no conflict of interest over refinery site

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Integrity Commissioner for Coleman Township has made a ruling about a conflict of interest allegation involving the mayor …

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Coleman seeks IC advice concerning conflict issue

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – After a possible conflict of interest issue having to do with the Cobalt Refinery site was brought to …

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