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MUSIC IN THE OPEN AIR

Steve Benoit was joined by Nicole Dnes to open the Art in the Park summer series on the Haileybury waterfront July 3. The Wednesday night shows of live music, art …

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Temagami First Nation Traditional Pow Wow July 13-14

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Dancing, drumming and singing with colourful regalia will showcase the culture of the Temagami First Nation Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July14 during the …

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

In 1962, Wayne Nelson was 21 and searching for his first car. He knew he wanted an antique, and found it at Connelly Motors in New Liskeard – a 1928 …

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Free admission to Ontario parks July 19

TORONTO (Special) – Is there an Ontario provincial park on your bucket list? Admission to all Ontario provincial parks for day use is free July 19 to mark Healthy Parks …

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“MCHAPPY” WITH DONATION

“MCHAPPY” WITH DONATION The recent McHappy Day at McDonald’s in Temiskaming Shores raised $12,448.11 for the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation. Funds will buy equipment for pediatric care – a phototherapy light …

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Helping our four-legged friends

It’s very encouraging that people far and wide will put their hearts into helping lost and stray animals find their homes, or find new homes. This kind of compassion is …

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Taking flight

By Darlene Wroe We are now at the end of one of the most annoying tent caterpillar infestations in memory. The little creepy-crawlies have now gone into moth form, and …

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LCBO stores close during first strike in its history

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Pickets went up last week as unionized workers at the LCBO staged their first strike in the provincial government agency’s 97-year history. Protection …

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BRH appoints new chief of staff

KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – After more than 20 years as chief of staff at Blanche River Health, Dr. Mark Spiller is passing the role onto Dr. Brian McPherson. The chief …

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Temagami Forest Management Corporation offering support

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Forest Management Corporation (TFMC) has announced that it now has three fully implemented programs available to assist residents …

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Temagami budget priorities still being reviewed

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami is still working on preparing a 2024 budget. The council and staff held a special public …

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Natural Resources boosts Electra with $5 million

    LORRAIN TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – Electra Battery Materials Corporation has announced it has received $5 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada to support development of its battery materials …

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City manager becoming new Englehart CAO

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Temiskaming Shores’ loss is Englehart’s gain. Temiskaming Shores city manager Amy Vickery has been named the new chief administrative officer/clerk in Englehart, …

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Spring Report from Queen’s Park

By John Vanthof Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP On June 6 the Ford government decided to not only get out of “Dodge” one week early, but they also made sure they didn’t have …

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Ministry questioned over hauled sewage lagoon

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof rose in the Legislature May 27 to question whether the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation …

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