DISTRICT — The 2025 Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Campaign runs until November 11. Millions of Canadians wear a poppy as a visual symbol of honour for our Canadian veterans … Continue reading 2025 Poppy Campaign underway
Monthly Archives: October 2025
The Weekender, October 31, 2025
Temiskaming OPP detachment temporarily closed
The Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police detachment building on Armstrong Street in New Liskeard is closed temporarily for repairs. Constable Martin Thibault explained in an email that electrical problems occurred inside … Continue reading Temiskaming OPP detachment temporarily closed
Coeur du Village sounding out acoustics project
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The Coeur du Village in Earlton is planning on upgrades to improve the acoustics in three areas of the …
A LEGION OF ACTIVITIES
The Haileybury Legion is a busy place with many plans and activities. Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts through the fall, winter and spring attract appreciative people for a good …
Warner finishes sixth but retains giant pumpkin record
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative ENGLEHART – What’s big and orange, weighs more than 1,300 pounds, is a treat for polar bears and can smash a piano? If …
Looking for Canada Day planners
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt is inviting members of the community to help plan its Canada Day celebration. At the October 14 meeting of council, Mayor Angela Adshead said …
Drugs, firearm seized in police stop
TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Toronto man is facing numerous charges after a local traffic stop led to the seizure of a loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl, and cocaine. On …
Blanche River Health seeking municipal and public support
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Blanche River Health president and chief executive officer Jorge VanSlyke attended Armstrong Township council’s regular meeting October 15 to …
Hydrogen explorer taps into partnership
DISTRICT (Staff) – A Quebec company exploring the region for hydrogen deposits has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Timiskaming First Nation (TFN) “for continued cooperation, transparency, …
