Monthly Archives: April 2021
The Speaker April 28, 2021
Straight From The Hip
With Mike McArthur When it comes to Patrick Marleau overtaking an icon like Gordie Howe for the most games played in the NHL regardless of the era, it should also …
Locker Room Chatter
With Chip McDivott Lots has changed and nothing has for your golf experience at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC) for this summer. The 2021 golf season will begin for the …
Rotary Club splash pad construction begins
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Kids will love to hear this: Shovels officially went into the ground the second week of April, marking the start of the long …
Zack’s Crib outlines plans, procedures
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Under tentative plans, a 10-bed shelter offering a warm bed for the night, a shower and breakfast could open in New Liskeard as …
Spring bird banding in full flight at the Hilliardton Marsh
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP — The spring migration of birds northward towards their breeding grounds in the boreal forest, happens with predictable timing each year, but this year …
New co-operative to help out with district funeral services
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – A new co-operative is aiming to provide high quality, affordable funeral services in the district. The Timiskaming Funeral Co-operative is a …
Stronger COVID-19 measures recommended in workplaces
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Stronger precautions in the workplace are being recommended after a recent spate of COVID-19 cases in the district. While not all the recent …
Vaccination rollout continues
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – COVID-19 vaccinations continue to go “extremely well,” says Temiskaming’s acting medical officer of health. It has opened vaccinations to pregnant women, in light …