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Push continues to get more vaccinated

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) released vaccination rates for the month of August revealing the district has reached the province’s COVID-19 vaccination …

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How to create the next best version of yourself

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Who hasn’t had challenges in life, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy takes a hit and many people work …

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Quilt of Valour for Cobalt veteran

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – The presentation of a colourful quilt, sewn and quilted in the Northeast, was a surprise to Mike Harrison. It’s also “a real …

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Put on a smile, pick up a cookie

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) –Smile Cookies are still cooking until Sunday. The annual fundraising campaign by Tim Hortons is now on and continues to September 19. The local charity …

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Moving on

    After a divisive, fractious, thankfully short federal election campaign, the country has to find some things on which we can agree. One thing that should be a no-brainer …

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Vacay away

By Diane Johnston   As I write this, I’m reflecting on a vacation I have yet to take. It feels like years since I’ve spent time in an unfamiliar place. …

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Fox Run spreads the message in Temiskaming

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — It was all sunny skies as participants in Temiskaming Shores, Englehart and the surrounding communities enjoyed a warm day for the 41st …

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Conservation officers urging best practices

    DISTRICT (Staff) – Small game and big game hunting seasons are now open across the province and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is reminding hunters to put …

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Hospital approves COVID-19 vaccine policy

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff)— As of September 15, all staff at the Temiskaming Hospital must provide proof of vaccination, in accordance with provincial directives. “The COVID-19 vaccination policy we …

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Protestors advocate freedom of choice

    Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drivers going by the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park in New Liskeard Saturday didn’t see slo-pitch or soccer games taking place. …

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OPP warning motorists of new stunt driving rules

    DISTRICT (Staff) — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to inform motorists of new Stunt Driving legislation. The new rules came into effect …

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Community Foundation announces draw winners

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — The winners of the Temagami Community Foundation (TCF) Truck/Boat Draw were announced at the final Temagami Community Market, held on Saturday, September …

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Dave’s Driving Academy hits the road

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Dave Treen is no longer behind a desk reviewing municipal bylaws. Instead, the retired Temiskaming Shores clerk can be found on four wheels, …

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Market on upswing in Kenabeek

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KENABEEK – “Great idea, thanks for doing it,” called a shopper as she left the inaugural Kenabeek Farmers Market. Four vendors turned out for the first …

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Angus elected for seventh term as MP

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Seven was the lucky number for Charlie Angus. The New Democratic Party incumbent swept to his seventh victory as the Member of …

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Rota re-elected, hopes to return as House Speaker

    Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NORTH BAY – Anthony Rota will return for another term as Nipissing-Timiskaming MP. The Liberal MP’s margin of victory in Monday’s election stood at …

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Liberal Steve Black focuses on change

Timmins-James Bay     Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TIMMINS — The former mayor of Timmins, Steve Black, is the Liberal candidate for the Timmins-James Bay riding, seeking to work with …

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