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Teachers escalating strike action

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It may be a new year, but labour strife is continuing – and escalating – in the Ontario education system. Ontario’s teachers have …

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Nora Visser receives NOAA recognition pin

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Members of the Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club gathered for their annual general meeting at their clubhouse located at the Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial …

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Pouches, bags and blankets for Australia wildlife

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The world has seen the devastation of the Australian wildfires and the images of burned and injured animals everywhere. But people are not …

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Fire department gets donation for training materials

COBALT (Staff) – Enbridge Gas Inc. has made a donation of $5,000 to the Cobalt Fire Department to help purchase training materials which will help firefighters enhance life-saving techniques.  Cobalt …

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Kolton rings in 2020 and the new decade

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He did it his way, just like the Frank Sinatra song says. The first baby born this decade and the New Year’s baby …

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Saying thank you

When starting off the new year it is good to acknowledge those who work so hard for our region. Our MPs Anthony Rota and Charlie Angus have obtained the spotlight …

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Too hot

By Editor Steven Larocque People around the world have been awestruck by the images coming out of Australia these past few weeks. The devastation to the landscape, wildlife and the …

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TTSSV attracts over 250 to start 2020 season

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — As winter blankets the region, outdoor enthusiasts rejoiced during the official opening weekend at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village (TTSSV). It was …

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TSMHA pleased with Pee Wee Challenge Cup

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES— While temperatures were cold in the Temiskamimg region, there was plenty of hot hockey action indoors at the Physio Solutions Pee Wee House League …

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Curlers competing for national championship spots

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Some of the best curlers from Northern Ontario will be on the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena January 28 to February …

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Impaired charges laid

I ARMSTRONG (Staff) – A traffic complaint led police January 9 to a vehicle in a snowbank in the vicinity of Highway 11 and Highway 571 in Armstrong Township. Temiskaming …

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Vanthof looking for movement on passenger rail service

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof is expressing concern that the passenger train service might not return to the region during this term of government. The …

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Armstrong looking forward to 2020 and beyond

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Armstrong Township is looking forward into the new year and beyond. The year ahead will see the municipality continue to work on its asset …

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Claims and Defences holds court in New Liskeard

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A new paralegal service has opened in New Liskeard offering the highest level of dedication and professionalism and affordability in legal representation for …

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Local grower helps families during the holidays

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Partnerships between the Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OMPA), the Toronto Wholesalers Produce Association (TWPA) and Gwillimdale Farms owner John Hambly provided 722 hampers of …

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Charlton-Dack continuing to develop shared services

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – Municipality of Charlton and Dack Reeve Merrill Bond is optimistic about the future for his municipality, and for the surrounding area. He is seeing …

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Culverts, facilities on Hudson agenda in 2020

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HUDSON – Last winter was a standout for Hudson Township’s reeve, and for all the wrong fiscal reasons. To date, the municipality’s snow removal costs this …

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Chamberlain focusing on roads in 2020

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP – Chamberlain Township is going forward into 2020 with an eye on improving roads and improving recreational activities in the municipality. Reeve Kerry Stewart …

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