COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Coleman Township Fire Department is hosting their annual fundraiser, the Vendors Market this coming Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coleman … Continue reading Coleman Fire Department Vendor’s Market on December 9
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Efforts continuing to save Thornloe Cheese operation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Local efforts to find a new buyer for Thornloe Cheese are continuing in a campaign to keep the agrifood producer in operation. …
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Community band tuned-up for Christmas concert
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Community Concert Band will be presenting its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 10. The event will …
New Year’s fireworks lighting it up for food banks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Financial insecurity due to high interest rates and high food prices have added to the challenges for area food banks as …
Christmas comes to New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They came, they played, they sang, they danced, and they shopped. The 2023 edition of the Village Noël Temiskaming transformed the New Liskeard …
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Cancer Care program helping local patients
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Cancer is a disease that affects the mind, body and soul of an individual. But there is a local cancer care program …
Animals in need find food and love at petting farm
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter INGRAM TOWNSHIP – Christmas is returning to the Rosborough Funny Farm in Ingram Township on Saturday, December 23. Santa Claus will be …
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The Bikers Reunion (BR) has donated $17,500 to the Temiskaming Hospital for the purchase of a core lab replacement fridge. “Like everything else, equipment wears out and must be …
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Editorial cartoon December 6
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Weighing the pros and cons
A council has an obligation to carry out due diligence, considering the validity of both popular and unpopular ideas. The City of Temiskaming Shores is now examining whether …
Starting from scratch
By Steven Larocque After a week off work, the thought of having to write a column upon my return Monday had me wracking my brain for a topic. I …
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Lions hot streak includes win at Barrie tournament
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter BARRIE — It was a weekend of high emotions and hard-fought battles, but the U18 New Liskeard Lions came out as victors at the …
Timiskaming Tumblers program vaults ahead
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Timiskaming Tumblers are rolling into another fall/winter season of gymnastics. “Our club has seen over 400 gymnasts sign up for …
New amalgamated snowmobile club making tracks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A group of Northern Ontario snowmobile clubs have amalgamated to form a new entity dedicated to improving trail systems across the Temiskaming …
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Police say bomb threat suspect arrested in Morocco
ORILLIA (Staff) – Police suspect the person behind the bomb threats that shuttered schools across Ontario, including Temiskaming, a little over a month ago has been arrested in …
NL resident facing multiple firearm-related charges
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A 29-year-old from New Liskeard faces multiple firearm-related charges after police investigated a weapons call on Highway 11 in Dymond last week. The individual …
Cobalt council approves community engagement initiative
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has agreed to start a community engagement initiative and the first proposed activity is a get-together over coffee. …
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Chamber makes intern position full-time
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – An intern hired for one year with FedNor support now has a full-time post at the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce. Carrie …
New Liskeard train station demolished
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — And the walls came tumbling down. After years of being closed, it was the end of the line for the Ontario Northland (ON) …
Mortgage shoppers have options
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Rob Watchorn is enthusiastic about his work as a mortgage agent. “It’s satisfying to know that you’re helping someone,” said Watchorn, a level …
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Latchford presents strategic plan to ratepayers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The mayor and council of the Town of Latchford presented a strategic planning session to its ratepayers at a special meeting November …
Latchford rejects THU proposal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council unanimously rejected a request from the Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) regarding a municipal expense allocation proposal. The new funding model …
Third well awaiting Englehart nod
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council will be making its final decision November 22 on a project to add a third well to the …