TEMISKAMING SHORES — The City of Temiskaming Shores has announced on Tuesday, April 14, Pete’s Dam is closed due to high water flows. For public safety, staff have installed barriers … Continue reading City announces Pete’s Dam closure
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‘People’s train’ zips through Temiskaming on trial run
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s been over a decade since passenger rail service was available in the north. The people that were fortunate …
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Basketball tournament honours memory of educator Chris Collins
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If you looked around the courts, his big bright smile was mirrored in the faces of the youth taking …
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EASTER EGG-CITEMENT
It was a time for families to get together and share some egg-citing Easter fun. Hundreds of people, including Zairah Roundhead, 3, and her brother, Ezekiel, 1, who enjoyed …
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Thousands expected to dig in at 2026 Earlton Farm Show
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON — Thousands of people are expected to attend the 60th anniversary of the annual Earlton Farm Show Friday, April 10 and …
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Cobalt kids benefitting from Planet Youth programming
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT — The gymnasium at St. Patrick School in Cobalt was bouncing with activity as upwards of 15 local youths enjoyed playing …
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U15BB Puckhounds compete at OWHAs in the GTA
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They say close only counts in horseshoes, but the U15 BB Brownlee Equipment Puckhounds take comfort in knowing they …
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U11B Scotiabank Puckhounds looking forward to the future
ETOBICOKE (Special) – The U11B Scotiabank Puckhounds competed at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Provincial Championships in Etobicoke April 10-12. Through the round robin the Puckhounds posted a …
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Views about Canada
By Gordon Brock Barry Wellar, a Latchford native but now a resident of Ottawa, was awarded the Order of Canada in 2018 for his contributions to the development and …
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Owning it
A minority government has its fans. A government that has to compromise with the other parties is one that’s less prone to falling into the trap of ultra-partisan …
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Lions set to bring their best to OHF tourney this weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – One of the final hockey tournaments of the season takes place this weekend at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. The New …
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Miller Puckhounds secure silver at NOHA
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Miller Paving Puckhounds hosted the U14AA NOHA last weekend, winning silver for their efforts. The seven-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association …
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Cubs and KL Gold Miners form development agreement
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North U18 Triple A League have announced an official player development agreement …
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Earlton Farm Show keeps growing with 60th edition
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Even Mother Nature was in the mood for a day out as hundreds of area residents headed to the Rosaire …
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Northern Ontario ready to boom: Pirie
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Northern Ontario is not only open for business, it’s a seller’s market. That’s the view of George Pirie, Timmins MPP …
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Funding boost bodes well for regional transit application
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An increase in transit funding is potentially great news for Temiskaming Shores as it pursues regional expansion of the …
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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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Mikrolink Computers has a new location in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Mikrolink Computer Sales and Service has celebrated their move to a new location. Mikrolink owner Mark Lavallee recently held …
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Open house outlines Pete’s Dam turbine project
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Although the proposed location initially raised a few eyebrows, a proposed hydroelectric demonstration turbine at Pete’s Dam Park seems …
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New city parking regulations considered
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is poised to adopt a comprehensive new parking bylaw this spring which, among other things, would limit …
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Armstrong Township finalizes 2026 budget
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has approved the 2026 municipal budget. The municipal levy to ratepayers is increasing by $58,755, or 2.73 …
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Election signs bylaw deemed “overkill by a mile”
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council will take another look at a proposed new bylaw governing election signs after one member deemed it “overkill …
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