(TEMISKAMING SHORES) – On November 29, 2019, shortly before 8 p.m., the members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a suspicious trailer that was … Continue reading OPP request public assistance for information
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DSBONE teachers join provincial action
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As Ontario teachers press for a new contract, elementary and high school teachers in District School Board Ontario North East joined their counterparts …
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Connecting place and time through art
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HENWOOD TOWNSHIP – About six years ago, Bruce Cull set up his home and art studio in a quiet, wild and spectacularly pretty part of Temiskaming. …
Spotlight on Mary Poppinsmusical at Classic
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT – Mary Poppins, the classic musical tale described as the greatest children’s tale ever produced is being staged at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt by Small …
Established regional artists present Northern portraits
HAILEYBURY (Staff) – The next exhibition at the Temiskaming Art Gallery will include works by eight well-established Northeastern Ontario artists. The exhibition looks at the people of Northern Ontario through …
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Bracelets and books for Kalix Leveille
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Kalix Leveille is only two but he has undergone seven surgeries already. He’s likely spent more time inside a hospital than on the …
Help is available for those struggling with addiction
NEW LISKEARD (Staff) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) wants people to know it can help on multiple fronts. There are offices in New Liskeard, Englehart and Kirkland Lake …
Annual festival had people dancing in the streets
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Mother Nature did not immediately get into the right mood for the Village Noël in downtown New Liskeard this year, but once she …
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Go big or go home
Whether it is climate change, or simply a harsh winter, the advance of winter has been dramatic and exceptional. Last winter the effort to maintain roads to a passable condition …
Highways need good drivers, too
By Steven Larocque Snow and highway clearing are back in the news and in the conversations of Northerners across the region. November 28 we received an email from Mushkegowuk-James Bay …
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Legros named to Team Canada U18 roster
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —Temiskaming Shores teen Brianna Legros, 17, traces her recent selection to Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 team all the way back to when she was …
KidSport shuts down after 15 years
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – A program designed to help financially disadvantaged children and youth who were looking to play organized sports has decided to shut down “effective …
Cubs hope to reverse trend against Soo Friday
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The fourth time may be the charm for the New Liskeard Cubs. The team will host the Sault Ste. Marie Jr. Greyhounds December …
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Seniors’ housing complex slated to open in 2021
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A 68-unit seniors’ housing complex now under construction in Dymond is expected to be ready for occupancy in early 2021. Twenty-one of the …
Englehart area residents face animal cruelty charges
TIMMINS (Special) – Three individuals from the Englehart area face a long list of animal cruelty charges. In a news release, the Timmins and District Humane Society (TDHS) said 39 …
Seeking improvements for northern highways
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – A study is underway to find out just how bad, or good, the maintenance is on Northern highways. The provincial New Democratic Party has …
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Gay Lea acquires Thornloe Cheese
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Thornloe Cheese has a new owner. Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd. announced earlier this week that it had purchased the dairy processor from …
Wanted: tourism entrepreneurs to offer experiences
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new tourism opportunity hopes to open the door for businesses, non-profits and entrepreneurs in the Temiskaming Shores area to attract visitors. Project …
Temiskaming returns with Royal honours
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – Temiskaming earned a golden win at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. For the second consecutive year, a butter produced by Thornloe Cheese – an unsalted variety, …
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Improvements needed for travel grant program
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Efforts are underway for the creation of a Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee. The goal of the committee would be to look into …
Ontario Northland business case being finalized
NORTH BAY (Staff) – Changes seem to be in motion for Ontario Northland. The province is looking at transferring Ontario Northland to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and Ontario Northland …
ETFO preparing work-to-rule action
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – As elementary teachers in English-language public schools across Ontario prepare for work-to-rule action next week, District School Board Ontario North East schools will remain …