TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Area residents will have a chance to hear directly from Timiskaming-Cochrane candidates next week.The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet-the-candidates event on Tuesday, May 22, at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.In a media release issued May 15, the chamber said two
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Investigation into New Liskeard shooting continuing
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Investigation is continuing into an altercation last week in New Liskeard that left one man dead and another man injured.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say they’re satisfied that there’s no further threat to public safety.Police were called to a McCamus Avenue residence at about 3:11 p.m. May
New firefighter certification regulation in place
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A controversial regulation is now in place that will require mandatory certification of new firefighters.In Temiskaming and elsewhere, it had been widely criticized.Opponents argued that the time and cost involved in certification would so hinder recruitment and retention that the future of volunteer fire departments
Ski Village project getting widespread support
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village is building a base of support for seasons to come.The downhill ski club in Lorrain Valley is coming off
Zubyck recognized with NOHA award
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hockey is a sport that keeps evolving, thanks in no small part to efforts at the grassroots level to improve the game for boys and girls
Get Active crosses the finish line for mothers
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Mother Nature and Mother’s Day were both front and centre for the second Get Active in Temiskaming fun run/walk.“
City focusing on communications in practice drill
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Just imagine: a train derailment near McCamus Avenue in New Liskeard is leaking fuming sulphuric acid.The substance is corrosive and/or toxic, and exposure – by inhalation, consumption or contact with the skin or the eyes – may cause severe injuries, burns or death.Should residences and
Two Englehart churches now one
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Two Englehart churches have successfully joined together.The Englehart Emmanuel United Church and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church are now working together as one congregation and are seeing many benefits out of the amalgamation, say two church elders.The congregation of 50 to 60 people are now meeting in
Sainte-Jean Baptiste celebrates a century of faith
EARLTON (Staff) — With churches closing across the province and locally, there is one church that has stood the test of time.The Saint-Jean Baptitste Parish in Earlton is celebrating a century of catholic faith on Sunday, June 17.On this occasion, the Theatre Troupe Gouille
