Cobalt does not want to own Right of Way propertyDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt Historical Society has asked the Town of Cobalt to approach the Ontario Northland Railway (ONR) about transferring the ownership of the Right of Way Mine headframe and surrounding property from the ONR to the town.The
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Temiskaming Art Gallery has something for everyone
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Area residents will be able to enjoy the enchantment of fibre-art through a province-wide travelling exhibition which will be arriving at the Temiskaming Art Gallery (TAG) and opening Tuesday, July 4.The juried exhibition, on display until September 1, will feature artworks from fibre artists across
Ladies Night Out gives back to Community Cancer Care
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While it was billed as a fun night out for women in the Temiskaming region, it has more serious overtones, including supporting local cancer patients.The fifth annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser at the Horne Granite Club (HGC) raised $19,000 for the Community Cancer Care program,
Logging rooted in Little Claybelt history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Before there was farming in the Little Claybelt, there was logging.A glimpse into the industry, from its early days to the mid-20th century, is the subject of a new exhibit at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum.The opening of the New Liskeard museum for the summer
Comparing Canada’s milestone birthdays
By Wayne GreenFifty years ago I wrote a column (for the Northern Times in Kapuskasing) about our country’
Happy Birthday to us all
Canada is the world’s greatest country.Not the biggest, not the wealthiest, not the strongest.But a modicum of Canadian chauvinism (how could it be otherwise) can be granted at this special time in history to say we have the greatest.Problems? Troubles?Of course.No country is perfect. No province, city, town or individual
South Temiskaming marking the 150th
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – South Temiskaming will be a sea of red and white to mark Canada’s 150th birthday on the long weekend.TEMISKAMING SHORESIn New Liskeard, the downtown will be turned over to Summerfest June 30 and July 1 for sidewalk sales, food vendors, Science North presentations, strolling mascots and
Region opening online door to newcomers
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If the region’s population continues to decline, a demographic forecast predicts that Northern Ontario will be short thousands of workers in two decades’ time.The region could face a shortfall of some 75,000 workers by 2041, said Sylvie Lamothe, project coordinator with the Timmins and District
TFN ratifies land code
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In what it’s describing as a historic vote, Temagami First Nation has ratified a land code.It means that Temagami First Nation (TFN) will develop its own laws to manage reserve lands, rather than having land-related decisions subject to the Indian Act.On June 24, the TFN
Severe storm watch
At 11:10 a.m. today (Wednesday), Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Kirkland Lake through Temagami.It reports:“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.“Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.“The main threats are large hail and damaging winds.“Motorists