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Fire Ban now in place for area municipalities

DISTRICT — Because of dry conditions in the bush and an extreme forest fire danger, a fire ban has been issued covering the City of Temiskaming Shores, Harris Township, Englehart, … Continue reading Fire Ban now in place for area municipalities →

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Municipal building could be gifted to food bank

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is being cautioned to ensure generosity doesn’t trump practicality when it comes to the future of the …

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TREASURE OR TRASH?

As they say, someone’s trash is another’s treasure. Randy Penney found treasure at the massive New Liskeard Lioness yard sale in the form of a pair of rubber boots. …

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Music community invited to take bow

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Praise from afar is music to the ears of the many talented local residents who are participating in “music …

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SMALL IN THE SADDLE

Niomi Thompson’s horse Jazz wasn’t the biggest in the competition, but the Englehart duo still made an impressive showing in the Junior class at the Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club …

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Class of ’26: four former ESCSM students now NOSM grads

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Four former ESCSM students recently graduated together from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) as the Class of …

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Visitors flock to Hilliardton Marsh for Pride Day events

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARDTON — Birding belongs to everyone. Birds don’t see people as gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or two spirited and neither do the …

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EYE ON THE BALL

Temiskaming Shores Soccer Club games have begun for the 2026 season. Here, U11 player Charlie Breault of team Milk Up keeps his eye on the ball during a game …

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Dollars and sense

Kudos to Temiskaming Shores council for its foresight in trying to avoid killing the Haileybury Food Bank with kindness. As part of its ongoing efforts to divest itself …

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Two cults

By Steven Larocque I think I’m in a cult. Or two. My first foray into alternative living came a few weeks ago after constantly being subjected to propaganda about …

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Jean Machine tourney hits a home run for field upgrades

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A kid that loved to play baseball in his jeans was remembered last weekend during the 2026 Jean Machine …

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Timiskaming Tumblers seeking volunteers and staffers

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Timiskaming Gymnastics Club (TGC) Tumblers are currently seeking volunteers and staff members who wish to take a tumble …

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Puckhounds score with new executive members at AGM

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A strong organizational team relies on dedicated volunteers who step forward to fill various executive roles. Such was the …

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Residential hospice supporters laying the groundwork

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Northern Hospice Care officials hope their modified vision to establish an end-of-life care facility in south Temiskaming can become a …

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Partial fee waiver considered for former Haileybury Mall

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council will consider splitting the difference when it comes to a request to waive $2,700 in tipping fees …

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Workshops set for would-be mayors, councillors

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Civic-minded residents interested in running for municipal office can find out more about what the job entails during a …

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Northern Drugs opens under new ownership in Cobalt

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT — The Cobalt-based Northern Drugs pharmacy, located at 24 Prospect Avenue, has opened under new ownership. A ribbon cutting ceremony was …

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Local businesses asked for feedback on tariff impacts

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The impacts of U.S. tariffs and advanced technology on local businesses are just a few of the questions officials …

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Grand re-opening for local Alzheimer Society office

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Alzheimer Society Cochrane-Timiskaming celebrated the grand reopening of their new office April 24. It’s located at 240 Shepherdson …

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Harley lowers flags after death of reeve

Darlene Wroe For The Speaker HARLEY TOWNSHIP – Flags have been lowered at the Harley Township municipal office in honour of long-time Reeve Pauline Archambault who died June …

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Cobalt lots sold despite objection

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The sale of two unserviced lots on Pyrite Street will proceed, despite the objection of one town councillor. During Cobalt’s …

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Englehart preparing for 2026 budget

Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ENGLEHART – Englehart town staff is now preparing the 2026 budget. The proposed budget will be presented at the town’s June 10 committee-of-the-whole …

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