Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary (360 Armstrong Street North, New Liskeard) is hosting a Paw Fest on Saturday, May 23. It runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors must … Continue reading Paw Fest on Saturday, May 23
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Wild winter costs Temiskaming Shores extra $125,000
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While city staff continue dealing with the aftermath of one of the most challenging winters in recent memory, Director …
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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 …
July celebrations seek noise exemptions
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – July celebrations in Haileybury and New Liskeard might cause a ruckus, but city council doesn’t seem too concerned. During its Committee …
Deep Water Project immerses audience in local history Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Much like the lake that is central to its story, Temiskaming district’s …
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Keepers host Moose Hide Campaign Day to end violence
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A little bit of moose hide worn on hats, shirts, jackets or backpacks represents a commitment to ending violence …
LONG WEEKEND ANGLE
Anglers Kevin Inglis and his son Ben, 14, were enjoying the long weekend outdoors as they fished at the Murray Street boat launch in Temiskaming Shores. Ben had a …
FIVE GENERATIONS
Five generations of the Breault/Riopel family recently came together: Gilbert Breault (front left) with his daughter Gaetanne Riopel behind him. Standing on the right side is her daughter Lianne …
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Editorial cartoon May 20
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Making hay
No doubt people across the Englehart region are breathing a sigh of relief about the town’s future, thanks to a $191 million investment by Georgia Pacific to revamp …
Long weekend, long year
By Steven Larocque Hope you all had a wonderful time remembering Queen Victoria over the long weekend, named in honour of the monarch who reigned from 1837-1901. I had …
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Slo-pitch tournament for autism awareness hits a home run
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Eleven teams got together on Saturday of the long weekend to have fun playing for the fourth annual Slo-Pitch …
Lions spring into action to get ready for next season
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Before local U18 hockey players put their equipment away for the summer, there was one more spring task to complete. The …
EHS hosts Spartan Hub Winter Special Olympics
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART — Smiles, laughter and joy filled the air during the Englehart High School (EHS) Spartan Hub Winter Special Olympics. Students from …
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Resident survey to help shape city priorities
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City residents are being asked to not just pay their taxes, but chip in their two cents on the …
Ontario Northland bus stop returning to station
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ENGLEHART – Ontario Northland is adjusting its bus route for the Englehart community effective Sunday, May 24. The bus will be stopping at …
Land donation approved for new women’s shelter
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With the blessing of the neighbouring Haileybury Family Health Team and support from the city, the Pavilion Women’s Centre …
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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 …
Mikrolink Computers has a new location in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Mikrolink Computer Sales and Service has celebrated their move to a new location. Mikrolink owner Mark Lavallee recently held …
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Cobalt to refine election sign bylaw
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The writing is on the wall for anyone considering putting municipal election signs up within view of the Cobalt polling …
Coleman issues statement on Cobalt Refinery lands
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — During the regularly scheduled April 27 Coleman Township council meeting, Mayor Dan Cleroux withdrew a prior motion asking the …
Temagami First Nation reclaims traditional name
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND – What’s in a name? A great deal if you believe in First Nation language and identity reclamation. The Temagami …












