COBALT (Special) – “Multiple” sightings have spurred reminders to residents and businesses in the Temiskaming Shores, Cobalt and Coleman area to take steps to avoid attracting hungry bears. The Ontario … Continue reading Bear sightings in Cobalt area
Monthly Archives: June 2024
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Temagami budget priorities still being reviewed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami is still working on preparing a 2024 budget. The council and staff held a special public …
Police lay 34th impaired charge of ’24
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The area hit a dubious milestone last week as Temiskaming OPP arrested a 34th motorist this year for impaired driving. Police report that, shortly …
Board structure proposed for new merged health unit
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Health units in the districts of Timiskaming and Cochrane have made their recommendation to the province on how municipalities would be …
Inquest hears story of John-Paul George’s life and death
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES –Less than three minutes after arriving at a New Liskeard house on an April night in 2020, police shot John-Paul George. The …
Rockin’ on Canada Day set to roll
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s no mistaking where Rockin’ on Canada Day will be held. A giant Canadian flag has been installed in front of …
Keepers of the Circle host third annual Pow Wow
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The June strawberry moon was full, reaching its peak on the summer solstice of June 21, the same day marking National …
Library seeking ideas from teens
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart Public Library is reaching out to young people for their ideas. Librarian Stephanie Carrier and staff have been …