Environment Canada has updated its freezing rain warning for the area spanning Temiskaming Shores and Temagami. Freezing rain expected tonight (Wednesday) into Thursday morning, with an ice accretion anticipated of … Continue reading Winter’s last blast?
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City enters agreement with development corporation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city prepares to introduce a new tax on short-term accommodations, it’s entering a five-year agreement with an economic development body that …
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Festival des Folies celebrates richness of francophone culture
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s back – the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun featuring the “joie de vivre” of the francophone culture in South Temiskaming. The festival takes …
Ducks Unlimited dinner is back for 37th year
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Has winter got you down and are you looking for a fun night out for a great cause? Look no further than the …
ST. PADDY’S PANCAKES
The Golden Age Club in Cobalt held a St. Patrick’s Day-themed pancake breakfast on March 22. From the left helping to serve the pancakes and sausages and working in …
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BUILDING SKILLS
Englehart High’s Thomas Anderson, at left, and Ben Rosa-McLean placed first in pairs carpentry last week when Englehart High hosted the regional skills competition. They’ll be among the local students …
Monarch support taking wing in Temiskaming Shores
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is pledging to support the beleaguered monarch butterfly. Temiskaming Shores council has directed staff to complete the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. It …
READ AND PLAY
The Temiskaming Shores Public Library was a perfect place to stop after a shopping trip where Levi Loach, 2, of New Liskeard, and his mother Meagan could enjoy some time …
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Editorial cartoon in the April 2 issue:
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Only one option
The word “democracy” is increasingly heard in this political climate as people fear its loss what with the rising movement of the most rich and powerful taking control away from …
Twin beds
By Steven Larocque We receive emails every day from an industry newsletter called Editor and Publisher. On April 1, as yours truly was about to compose this missive, their latest …
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Ebert Welding Puckhounds win U15 A NOHA gold
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They were on a mission from the first puck drop onward and for their efforts they left the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena Sunday …
Wilsons drive away with gold medals from U11 A NOHA
KAPUSKASING (Staff) – The Wilson Chevrolet Puckhounds drove home from their U11 A NOHA Tournament of Champions last weekend with gold medals. The 10-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) U11 …
Lions hosting NOHA this weekend with OHF in their sights
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – An NOHA is a big tournament, but an even bigger one lies ahead for the New Liskeard Lions – if they can get …
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Englehart water treatment plant progressing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – “Things are wrapping up,” Englehart chief administrative officer Amy Vickery told council at their March 26 meeting. She was speaking about the …
Event committee budgeting for year without bar profits
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart Special Events Committee is working out the details of how this year’s budget can work without taking direct control of …
Coleman Township energized over dam power project
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — As a first step towards seeing the Montreal River Dam Power Project realized, Coleman Township approved a $5,000 commitment to the project at …
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Temagami economic development committee has first report
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Economic Development Corporation presented a detailed account of activities to date for the new organization. Speaking at Temagami’s March 27 …
Electra Battery welcomes federal funding interest
TORONTO (Special/Staff) – The company building a cobalt sulfate refinery near North Cobalt is heartened by a letter of intent from the federal government for proposed funding of …
CJTT FM announces 2024 Citizen Award recipients
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The annual CJTT FM Citizen Awards for 2024 have been announced. One individual and a group have been recognized for working …
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NDP’s Valerie Kennedy ready to fight for Northerners
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Valerie Kennedy is ready to fight for Northerners. She is the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in the Nipissing-Timiskaming riding for the April …
Conservative Party candidate chosen for Nipissing-Timiskaming
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter POWASSAN – Garry Keller will represent the Conservative Party of Canada in Nipissing-Timiskaming for the April 28 federal election. Keller, 49, received …
Janssen acclaimed as Nipissing-Timiskaming PPC candidate
CHISHOLM TOWNSHIP (Staff) — John Janssen has been acclaimed as the Nipissing-Timiskaming People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for the federal election to be held on April 28. …