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Community band tuned-up for Christmas concert

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Community Concert Band will be presenting its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 10. The event will …

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Christmas comes to New Liskeard

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They came, they played, they sang, they danced, and they shopped. The 2023 edition of the Village Noël Temiskaming transformed the New Liskeard …

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Cancer Care program helping local patients

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Cancer is a disease that affects the mind, body and soul of an individual. But there is a local cancer care program …

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Animals in need find food and love at petting farm

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter INGRAM TOWNSHIP – Christmas is returning to the Rosborough Funny Farm in Ingram Township on Saturday, December 23. Santa Claus will be …

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COOL DONATION

  The Bikers Reunion (BR) has donated $17,500 to the Temiskaming Hospital for the purchase of a core lab replacement fridge. “Like everything else, equipment wears out and must be …

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Weighing the pros and cons

    A council has an obligation to carry out due diligence, considering the validity of both popular and unpopular ideas. The City of Temiskaming Shores is now examining whether …

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Starting from scratch

By Steven Larocque   After a week off work, the thought of having to write a column upon my return Monday had me wracking my brain for a topic. I …

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Timiskaming Tumblers program vaults ahead

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Timiskaming Tumblers are rolling into another fall/winter season of gymnastics. “Our club has seen over 400 gymnasts sign up for …

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New amalgamated snowmobile club making tracks

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A group of Northern Ontario snowmobile clubs have amalgamated to form a new entity dedicated to improving trail systems across the Temiskaming …

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Police say bomb threat suspect arrested in Morocco

    ORILLIA (Staff) – Police suspect the person behind the bomb threats that shuttered schools across Ontario, including Temiskaming, a little over a month ago has been arrested in …

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NL resident facing multiple firearm-related charges

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A 29-year-old from New Liskeard faces multiple firearm-related charges after police investigated a weapons call on Highway 11 in Dymond last week. The individual …

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Cobalt council approves community engagement initiative

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has agreed to start a community engagement initiative and the first proposed activity is a get-together over coffee. …

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Chamber makes intern position full-time

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – An intern hired for one year with FedNor support now has a full-time post at the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce. Carrie …

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New Liskeard train station demolished

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — And the walls came tumbling down. After years of being closed, it was the end of the line for the Ontario Northland (ON) …

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Mortgage shoppers have options

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Rob Watchorn is enthusiastic about his work as a mortgage agent. “It’s satisfying to know that you’re helping someone,” said Watchorn, a level …

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Latchford presents strategic plan to ratepayers

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The mayor and council of the Town of Latchford presented a strategic planning session to its ratepayers at a special meeting November …

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Latchford rejects THU proposal

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council unanimously rejected a request from the Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) regarding a municipal expense allocation proposal. The new funding model …

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Third well awaiting Englehart nod

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council will be making its final decision November 22 on a project to add a third well to the …

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