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First COVID outbreak of school year reported

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming has reported its first school outbreak of COVID-19 this year. On the weekend, the Timiskaming Health Unit declared an outbreak …

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From hands to hearts

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Mary Undoer of Knots Rosary Group of Temiskaming Shores has been creating rosaries as part of a movement to donate them to people …

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Interim Englehart museum plan proposed

    Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – A plan has been put in place for the Englehart and Area Historical Museum while more funding or an alternative is sought …

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WONDER-FALL WEEKEND

  The Thanksgiving weekend weather was perfect at the Craig Haven Farm and Gardens pumpkin patch on Saturday, October 9. Visitors from across the north took part in activities including …

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Project Lifesaver hones in on the lost

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A chirping radio receiver and transmitters that look like wristwatches can save lives. Temiskaming and Kirkland Lake OPP officers are now …

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Coleman resident named school trustee

    TIMMINS (Staff) – A retired teacher with experience on municipal council and in other community roles is the newest trustee on District School Board Ontario North East. Larry …

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Helping Indigenous women and girls

    Monday, October 4, was the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Women and girls everywhere, around the world, have an important and …

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Numbers game

By Steven Larocque       The federal election is in the rear view mirror and the numbers show turnout was, unsurprisingly, down. It was, after all, billed as the …

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Vaccination requirements upgraded for sports venues

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The issue of who can and can’t enter a recreation facility, depending on vaccination, keeps evolving. Northern Ontario’s top public health officials …

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The games are on as long as COVID cooperates

  Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – High school sports should be moving ahead this semester – with the understanding that things can change suddenly. “The latest protocol does …

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Cubs prepare for season opener

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — With the beginning of the Great North U18 Triple A season less than two weeks away, the New Liskeard Cubs are …

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Hwy. 11 crash claims two lives

        EVANTUREL (Staff) – Investigation continues into last week’s fatal crash south of Englehart that claimed the lives of both drivers. Temiskaming OPP report that the driver …

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Wanted: OPP auxiliary members

        TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – If you’ve ever wanted to volunteer in the community in a more official capacity, there may be an opportunity with the Ontario …

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COVID-19 vaccinations increasing in district

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The number of district residents now vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to rise. In its most recent update, the Timiskaming Health Unit …

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Entrepreneur recognized for community activism

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Haileybury woman has been recognized for her long-time entrepreneurial efforts in South Temiskaming. Nicole Guertin is the recipient of the …

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Something good on The Northern Plate

    Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Dominique Heroux has introduced to the area her beautifully designed charcuterie boards under her business name of The Northern Plate. Heroux …

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Something sweet added to list of area businesses

    Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Jaden Roy is adding something sweet to the Temiskaming Shores area business community. Beyond Measure officially opened September 24 with a …

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City OKs electronic participation

      Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council members can now participate fully in meetings electronically. On October 5, Temiskaming Shores council agreed to amend its …

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City councillor removed from committees

      Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A city councillor who has been removed from all city committees and boards says she feels she’s being singled out. …

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Project goes slightly off the rails

    Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt Councillor Doug Wilcox wants to see the town continue with its project of repainting rails in town. Wilcox views the blue …

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