DISTRICT — Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Temiskaming Shores and Temagami. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected with windchill … Continue reading Extreme Cold Warning for Temiskaming region!
Happening Now See All->
Top Story See All->
Hospital campaign focuses on Your Health-Our Mission
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Hospital Foundation has launched its new fundraising campaign in a big way with a $50,000 donation from New Liskeard residents Brian …
Arts & Entertainment See All->
Art Club branches out Among the Trees
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club current exhibition at the Temiskaming Art Gallery is entitled Among the Trees: An Artist’s Perspective. …
PIZZAZZ in the kitchen
There can never be too many cooks in the kitchen when it involves fun collaboration and a tasty Pizza Pasta Bake as the outcome. These boys were polishing their cooking …
BURST OF FUNDING
The proceeds from this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display held on Lake Temiskaming lit up the hearts of Community Cancer Care program volunteers when they were given $24,770 on …
Community See All->
TDSS hosting Job Fair February 23
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — Timiskaming District Secondary School is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, February 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The Job Fair will allow businesses, organizations …
North On Tap announces 2023 funding recipients
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The North On Tap Craft Beer Festival has announced its next recipients for its fifth annual fundraiser. The festival takes place Saturday, July 8. Zack’s Crib …
Englehart appoints new deputy fire chief
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Ryan Kelly has been appointed as the new deputy fire chief for the Englehart and Area Fire Department. Kelly moved to Englehart …
Editorial See All->
Editorial cartoon in the Feb. 1 issue:
...
Trusting in others
The unfortunate thing about the structure of our services is that decisions are always based on the dollars that are available. Government guidelines, union agreements, expected annual increases in wages …
To the news and beyond
By Steven Larocque I took two calls from seniors at the start of this week. One was concerned that there isn’t a place for her and her friends to go …
Sports See All->
Englehart Minor Hockey blows the whistle on referee abuse
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – An increase in bad behaviour toward referees working minor hockey games in Englehart and area has resulted in a warning to parents, coaches and …
Cubs look to get back in win column vs. Trappers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs dropped a pair of weekend games against their northern rivals, the Kapuskasing Flyers and the Timmins Majors, scoring just …
Lions extend winning streak to four games
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor LEVACK – The New Liskeard Lions have quietly put together a rather nice four-game winning streak. The latest Nickel District Hockey League U18 victories came on …
News See All->
Cobalt library board gets ministry support
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – After two weeks of turmoil, the Cobalt Paul Penna Public Library board has been advised that it is still active. Board chair …
OPP threats investigation ongoing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Police are continuing an investigation into threat complaints dating back to early November. To date, Temiskaming OPP have positively identified “numerous” victims, said …
Animal rescue needs help with shelter move
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There is an ever increasing need for pet rescue services in Temiskaming Shores and area and one local animal rescue shelter is having …
Business See All->
Funeral service reimagined with second Buffam Leveille location
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Buffam Leveille Funeral Home has now completed extensive renovations to its second location at 251 Shepherdson Road in New Liskeard. The owners …
Scholarship to assist forestry, environment, biology studies
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Forest Management Corporation (TFMC) recently awarded its first scholarship. Brandon Brock of Sturgeon Falls was the recipient of …
New initiative focused on welcoming workplaces
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Do you want to learn about Ramadan, Holi, Hola Mohalla and Sukkot? Attend a powwow? Learn about some of the world’s …
Politics See All->
City councillor elected to ROMA board
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Broadband, housing, recycling, and local food initiatives are among the issues facing a municipal association dedicated to rural Ontario. Representing the Northeast on …
Coleman pulls plug on Hydro One herbicide usage
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Township of Coleman has pulled the plug on a request from Hydro One to allow spraying of an herbicide chemical along the …
TMA gearing up for new term
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The association representing Temiskaming’s municipalities is preparing for another four-year term. At the annual meeting of the Temiskaming Municipal Association in Earlton last week, …