Ontario is permitting people to fish for free on Family Day weekend. Anglers don’t need to buy a fishing licence or Outdoors Card to dive in February 15 through 17. … Continue reading Cast a line…for free
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Fall start the hope for subdivision infrastructure work
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is eager to get shovels in the ground to make way for what’s ultimately envisioned as 200 new housing units in …
Deadline looms as Armstrong appeals credit union news
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township has agreed to send a letter to Desjardins Ontario Credit Union in response to news that the Earlton branch … Continue reading Deadline looms as Armstrong appeals credit union news
Pet overpopulation discussed by new task force
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new regional animal task force has met and groups have been assigned tasks in an effort to solve the problem …
City to consider new call for recycling extension
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city continues to be concerned over the exclusion of some – notably institutional, commercial and industrial establishments – from the new recycling …
Fish On Derby ready to reel in participants February 15
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — It is a long-standing winter tradition in Elk Lake. The annual Elk Lake Fish On Derby takes place on Saturday, February 15, from …
LiveBarn streaming service available at City arenas
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Parents, grandparents and others who want to watch their loved ones’ activities at the two Temiskaming Shores arenas can do so remotely. The …

Cubs eye playoff spot with four regular season games left
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs dropped a pair of home games at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena February 7 and 8. The Cubs are …

ICE TO SPARE
The popular North Cobalt Queen Street outdoor skating rink was getting a little TLC from a neighbouring family who were enjoying the rink during its off-hours. Five-year-old Caleb Edwards (centre) …
Armstrong arena lift to get repairs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has approved a contract to have the lift repaired at the Centre Rosaire and Wilfrid Paiement Center (arena). …