Issued at 12:06 PM EDT July 15: Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing heavy rain. This severe thunderstorm is located from near Keewaydin to Temagami … Continue reading Severe thunderstorm warning
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SIU rules out criminal charges in fatal Portage Bay shooting
SIU rules out criminal charges in fatal Portage Bay shooting TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Ontario’s police oversight agency has found no basis for any criminal charges against police in a …
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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 …
North On Tap overflows with goodness again this year
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Pour it and they will come by the thirsty hundreds. If the sold-out ticket sales are any indication, the sixth annual North On …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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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Temiskaming Thunder’s Nina Anderson signs with Loyalist Lancers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — She is the second player from the Temiskaming Thunder girls U19 basketball program to be recruited and signed to an Ontario college team. Englehart’s …
Golfer Brandon Christo named to 2024 Elmira College Hall of Fame
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He grew up here playing golf and can be found out on the local links from time to time enjoying the game. But …
One Foot Forward announces 2024 Zubyck Memorial Fund recipients
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The memory of a toddler and his grandpa continue to send goodness throughout the community. The Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Memorial Fund, managed …
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Tentative sale of Thornloe Cheese and redevelopment welcomed
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If the tentative sale of Thornloe Cheese announced last week goes through, what would the new operation look like? The prospective buyer envisions …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …