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SMALL IN THE SADDLE

  Niomi Thompson’s horse Jazz wasn’t the biggest in the competition, but the Englehart duo still made an impressive showing in the Junior class at the Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club …

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July celebrations seek noise exemptions

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – July celebrations in Haileybury and New Liskeard might cause a ruckus, but city council doesn’t seem too concerned. During its Committee …

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Fire department turns up the heat for rescue vehicle

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Safety is on the mind of The Temiskaming Shores Fire Department, New Liskeard station. They have launched a new …

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Spring migration at the Marsh delayed by cool weather

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARDTON TOWNSHIP — April and May’s cold weather delayed the arrival of birds during the spring migration at the Hilliardton Marsh Research …

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Keepers host Moose Hide Campaign Day to end violence

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A little bit of moose hide worn on hats, shirts, jackets or backpacks represents a commitment to ending violence …

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My kingdom for a house

    With more than a dozen people living on the streets of Timiskaming and wait lists of up to seven years for social housing, it’s no surprise 93 per …

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Encouraging academic excellence

By Gordon Brock   In the April 15 issue of The Speaker this space posed a question to former Latchford resident Barry Wellar. Dr. Wellar, now a resident of Ottawa, …

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Legion/SNEOAA track meet sees chilly conditions

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While some athletes needed warm ups, there were few athletes dealing with heat stress at the Royal Canadian Legion …

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Thunder girls teams show mettle at OBA Ontario Cup

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —The Temiskaming Thunder U16 and U19 girls basketball teams wrapped up their season when they took part in the Ontario …

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Straight From The Hip

With Mike McArthur   I agree with a lot of those media folks who cover hockey and other major leagues that hockey is now finally part of ladies’ and young …

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DTSSAB members support new homelessness plan

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – While DTSSAB members are dismayed by the scope of homelessness in the region, they are confident staff and administration are …

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Local businesses asked for feedback on tariff impacts

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The impacts of U.S. tariffs and advanced technology on local businesses are just a few of the questions officials …

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Grand re-opening for local Alzheimer Society office

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Alzheimer Society Cochrane-Timiskaming celebrated the grand reopening of their new office April 24. It’s located at 240 Shepherdson …

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TSAAC is back with a new executive for 2026

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce (TSACC) is back with a new board of directors and a familiar …

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Cobalt to cobble together Canada Day celebration

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT- While only one volunteer has officially come forward to help plan Cobalt’s Canada Day celebrations, Councillor Pat Anderson is confident many …

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Cobalt to refine election sign bylaw

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The writing is on the wall for anyone considering putting municipal election signs up within view of the Cobalt polling …

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Coleman issues statement on Cobalt Refinery lands

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — During the regularly scheduled April 27 Coleman Township council meeting, Mayor Dan Cleroux withdrew a prior motion asking the …

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