Visitors will be digging the annual Gem and Mineral Show at the Haileybury campus of Northern College on Saturday, April 20. This is the 39th popular rock show … Continue reading Gem and Mineral Show returns April 20
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Temiskaming OPP search for missing person in Casey Township
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CASEY TOWNSHIP — The Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been conducting a search for a man who went missing on Saturday, April 13, …
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Duck Fest 24 the place to be April 20
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Who doesn’t want to enjoy a good meal, win some great prizes and have a good time doing it? Mark Saturday, …
Connection and Response
Henwood Township artist Bruce Cull will have an exhibition of his work at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden from April 4 to June 8. The show, titled Connection …
EGG-CELLENT DAY
Hundreds of parents and kids, like Ericka Therrien and her children Léonie, five-months-old, and Danaé, who’s about to turn two, found eggs galore on March 30. The Saturday morning …
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FOOD GATHERERS
Volunteers with the Englehart and Area Food Bank collected donations from visitors to the Earlton Farm Show held April 12-13 at the Rosaire and Wilfred Paiement Centre. Working on …
Evanturel Harvest to Home Market returning for 2024
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The Evanturel Harvest to Home Market is returning for another year. The Community Events and Activities Committee (CEAC), chaired by Councillor Barbara Beachey, has …
Learning about Northern’s unique programs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An open house at the Haileybury campus of Northern College attracted high energy and interest from about 40 new …
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Editorial cartoon April 17
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Spring outlook
By Diane Johnston It’s the spring of 1959. NASA named the first seven astronauts. Gigi won the Oscar for best picture. Former prime minister Stephen Harper was born, Barbie …
When it rains it pours
The rainstorm of April 12 has shaken the district with reminders that nature can be very powerful. Environment Canada did give us a heads-up that a significant storm …
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Pedersen Puckhounds hosting All-Ontario this weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association is hosting the U13A OHF Championship April 19-21 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in …
Brownlee undefeated on way to gold at OWHA provincials
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Brownlee Equipment Puckhounds were undefeated on their way to a gold medal at the U15BB OWHA Championships, held in the …
Eberts using NOHA victory as catalyst for the OHF
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – From the moment the team was put together at the start of the 2023-24 season, there was a prevailing belief and …
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Temiskaming hammered by spring rainstorm
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – An early spring rainstorm April 12 caused extensive damage to roads and culverts across the district. One person is missing …
Haileybury Food Bank broken into and vandalized
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A break-in at the Haileybury Food Bank on April 5 has devastated the volunteers who work to provide food for those …
City reporting progress on animal control takeover
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s new pound is expected to be ready for occupancy before the end of April. The renovation of the parks …
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How do we boost productivity? Give workers a piece of the action
By Frank Stronach As the former CEO of Magna International, one of Canada’s largest manufacturing companies, my philosophy was always that employees don’t work for you – they work …
Gem Sewing stitching pattern of growth
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Gem Sewing began nine years ago in a nine-by-ten-foot corner of Gayle McNaughton’s and Mike D’Amour’s basement. It then took over …
Want to fix the economy? Start by fixing our tax system
By Frank Stronach For most Canadians, April is the time of year when frustration and anger over our convoluted, loophole-ridden tax system is at its highest. For those looking …
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Armstrong passes budget with four per cent increase
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has passed its 2024 budget with a four per cent increase in the tax levy. Council …
Cobalt has two integrity commissioner recommendations
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Not one, but two separate incidents were the subjects of a visit by Cobalt’s integrity commissioner. Peggy Young-Lovelace of E4m …
MP highlights budget plans for housing, child care
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Support for housing and an increase in child care spaces are among the measures in next week’s federal budget that will …