TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Rockin’ On Canada Day event organizers, led by Barry Phippen, are hosting a meeting and social with a barbecue on Tuesday, September 10 outside the Service … Continue reading Rockin’ On Canada Day seeking input
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Pete’s Dam Park bridge to be repaired
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The pedestrian bridge at Pete’s Dam Park will be repaired and strengthened, at a cost of up to $300,000. Heavy rains …
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LATCHFORD MEMORIES
Latchford summer student Haven Venne spent the summer working at the Latchford House of Memories, the Logging Hall of Fame, the Loggers Cabin and the Blacksmith Shop. She and …
PET PROJECT
Fundraising continues for the Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary in Temiskaming Shores. Fundraising coordinator Ashley Blais was behind the grill at an August 31 event at Benson Auto Parts …
TFN artist challenges AI with images in Pastorale
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Art Gallery is now featuring the work of Dominic Lafontaine. The Timiskaming First Nation multi-media artist, poet …
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Community building on Temagami Foundation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Rebecca Poirier will graduate from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada this fall, and is preparing to apply for a …
FIRST DAY FRAME OF MIND
Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie welcomed 425 students back to school this year on August 28. Among those students are Elianah Howey, left, and Keera MacKewn, who were excited to …
Haileybury blocks Saturday for street party
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An end-of-summer street party is poised to take over downtown Haileybury this weekend. The fourth edition of the Haileybury Block Party …
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Up with school, up with literacy
With the end of summer comes a return to school for thousands of kids across the Temiskaming region. Some of the youngsters may not like the idea but, no doubt, …
Raising awareness about autism
By Darlene Wroe Lately in my circles there have been discussions about autism. In a recent visit, I had a chance to spend some long hours with someone who has …
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Timiskaming Tumblers celebrate 10th anniversary
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It has been a decade of tumbling, balancing and positive movement. For the past 10 years the Timiskaming Gymnastics Club (TGC) …
Cubs prepare for U18 season with high expectations
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —The New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North U18 Triple A League are about to lace up their skates for their 71st …
Keeping the dream alive with annual Marathon of Hope
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Terry Fox’s annual Marathon of Hope, now in its 44th year, is celebrated each September in Canada. On Sunday, September 15, runs/walks …
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Northdale COVID-19 outbreak
Northdale Manor in Temiskaming Shores announced September 4 that the Timiskaming Health Unit has officially declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the home. “We have two residents who are currently isolated …
Steps to reduce cannabis-related poisonings
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The Timiskaming Health Unit is working with the district’s cannabis retailers to try to prevent children from consuming cannabis products and risking poisoning. The …
BRH cardiac care fundraising beats goal
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – Blanche River Health supporters have heart. A fundraising campaign to upgrade and expand cardiac care equipment at the Kirkland Lake and Englehart sites surpassed …
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Public invited to comment on retail holiday openings
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is contemplating letting retailers decide whether to open on holidays. But to do so, it must amend its existing …
Electra gets $20 million from U.S. Department of Defence
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded $20 million to Electra. Electra made the announcement August 19. “The funds will support the construction and …
Decontamination leaving invasive species in hot water
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Spiny waterfleas may be tiny, but they can cause big problems. Native to Asia and Europe, the invasive species has been …
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Draft Temagami official plan receiving public comments
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Public comments from Temagami residents and property owners regarding the second draft official plan are being accepted until September 30. …
Solve the Crisis is new approach to homelessness
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – An association which includes DTSSAB has given its support to the “Solve the Crisis” campaign, calling on the provincial government “to address the escalating homelessness …
Rene Lafleur chosen to fill Cobalt council vacancy
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Rene Lafleur has been selected to fill the Cobalt council vacancy. Harry Cooper left the position earlier this summer. Lafleur …