DISTRICT — Because of dry conditions in the bush and an extreme forest fire danger, a fire ban has been issued covering the City of Temiskaming Shores, Harris Township, Temagami, … Continue reading Fire Ban now in place for area municipalities
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Food bank building first up for possible divestment
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The futures of both the Haileybury Food Bank building and the neighbouring municipal maintenance shop could become clearer in …
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Music community invited to take bow
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Praise from afar is music to the ears of the many talented local residents who are participating in “music …
SMALL IN THE SADDLE
Niomi Thompson’s horse Jazz wasn’t the biggest in the competition, but the Englehart duo still made an impressive showing in the Junior class at the Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club …
Artists shine a light on their feelings about the night
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker COBALT – The Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club is now holding its annual exhibition at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Classic Theatre in …
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OPP Torch Run for Special Olympics set for June 11
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting the annual Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting …
THE HEALING DANCE
The Timiskaming District Secondary School Kibwakawin Committee held its annual Traditional Powwow on May 29 honouring youth courage. It was a sunny, warm day for dancing, drumming, prayers and …
FISH ON
Friends Jack Robertson (left) and Elijah Huard were lucky enough to catch a northern pike out of the nearby Wabi River at the Murray Street boat launch in New …
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A man of vision
By Joe O’Grady When it comes to looking at the big picture, few municipal politicians have better vision than Danny Whalen. The veteran Temiskaming Shores councillor is enjoying a …
Cause and effect
Drivers through the Tri-Towns no doubt notice that there are usually a couple of spots between Haileybury and New Liskeard that have electronic signs that post your speed. Invariably, they’re …
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Apollos earn fifth soccer title, punch ticket to OFSAA
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When naming a local sports team as a “dynasty” you would have to consider the ESCSM Apollos girls soccer …
OFSAA Track and Field next stop for high schoolers
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Just qualifying for the high school provincial track and field championships is no easy feat. A group of elite …
Sunshine tracked through Legion meet all day Saturday
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Sunshine and warm temperatures were the second and third stars of the show at the Royal Canadian Legion Zone …
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Ombudsman rules Coleman held ‘illegal’ emergency meeting
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Ontario Ombudsman has found Coleman Township acted “illegally” when it called an emergency meeting last year to discuss …
Council declares park ‘surplus’ and is open to selling it
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – After decades of controversy and contention, Sharpe Lake Park is a thorn that could soon be removed from the side …
Noise exemptions approved
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – July is a time to make some noise in Temiskaming Shores. Specifically, the city has approved a pair of exemptions to its noise bylaw …
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Local businesses asked for feedback on tariff impacts
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The impacts of U.S. tariffs and advanced technology on local businesses are just a few of the questions officials …
Grand re-opening for local Alzheimer Society office
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Alzheimer Society Cochrane-Timiskaming celebrated the grand reopening of their new office April 24. It’s located at 240 Shepherdson …
TSAAC is back with a new executive for 2026
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce (TSACC) is back with a new board of directors and a familiar …
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Englehart preparing for 2026 budget
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ENGLEHART – Englehart town staff is now preparing the 2026 budget. The proposed budget will be presented at the town’s June 10 committee-of-the-whole …
New city logo possible as part of branding project
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After 22 years under its current branding, the city of Temiskaming Shores could soon have a new logo and …
Site exempted from Cobalt sign bylaw
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The third time’s the charm when it comes to adoption of Cobalt’s municipal election sign bylaw. After a few deferrals …










