NEW LISKEARD (Staff) – The One Light Diversity Centre is inviting everyone to a Victory Potluck Dinner Party on Monday, May 20 at Riverside Place in New Liskeard. The dinner … Continue reading Victory potluck dinner and party May 20
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CJTT Citizen of the Year is the New Liskeard Lions Club
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They say what goes around comes around. This statement would apply to the New Liskeard Lions Club, who have given …
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Exhibition will look at work of area artist and author
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A retrospective exhibition of the art works of the late Muriel E. Newton-White will be showing at the Temiskaming …
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Just before opening the doors for the ninth edition of Ladies Night Out, France Gauthier, left, and Selena Thompson tried on a few of the props available at the event’s …
Concert band springing into the ’60s May 12
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Can you hum some tunes by the Beach Boys or Paul Simon? How about the theme song to Green Acres? Some of the …
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Branch 54 dedicates lounge to fallen soldier
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A Canadian soldier who lost his life while serving his country has been honoured by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch …
Elk Lake bridge dedicated to fallen OPP officer
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — A lasting tribute to a fallen OPP officer came in the form of a bridge naming ceremony in the heart of the …
Haileybury Block Party moving around the corner
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A summer event in Haileybury is changing dates, location, and organizers. The fourth edition of the Haileybury Block Party will take place September 7. It’ll …
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Communities bloom with things to do
Spring-summer-fall, which blends so perfectly it all seems like one season, is now in full swing. Everywhere you turn there are activities. Seasoned volunteers and enthusiastic young people and newcomers …
Age-old questions
By Diane Johnston A number of years ago, I dropped by a school where students were staging their own version of the Antiques Roadshow. Among their treasures was a rotary …
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Zubyck Memorial Relay Meet celebrates 10th year
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s been a decade of success. The 10th annual Gord Zubyck Memorial Relay Meet was held on May 8 with over 1,200 …
Get Active Mother’s Day Walk/Run a colourful success
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was an event that had a pink theme and one that celebrated mothers in an active and joyful way. The …
Batter up! Rural Youth Mixed Slo Pitch League ready to hit home runs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Over 650 youth will bat a ball, run around bases and score for physical activity, fun and teamwork this season. The 2024 Rural …
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Lower speed limits coming to St-Michel area
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The speed limit in the vicinity of École catholique St-Michel is being lowered at specific times to accommodate student pick-ups and drop-offs. The …
Coleman man among 64 arrested in province-wide investigation
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A Coleman Township man is among 64 people arrested in a province-wide investigation into online child exploitation. The charges were announced last week by …
Rockin’ on Canada Day
City says “yes” to support, “no” to proposed campsite Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council has agreed to provide equipment and in-kind support to the inaugural …
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Northern Ontario mining suppliers reach CIM Connect
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Several Temiskaming enterprises were among the 25-plus taking part in a Northern Ontario showcase at a Vancouver mining expo. The region had a presence at …
Hospitals launching regional digital record move
DISTRICT (Special) – Medical records for local hospital patients will soon be available electronically to authorized health care professionals at 23 hospitals across the Northeast. The ONE initiative …
Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness
By Frank Stronach A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of …
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Cobalt increases tax levy by 13.5 per cent
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has passed its 2024 budget with a 13.5 per cent increase in the municipal tax. Town manager Steven …
Federal candidate sought by local Liberals
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – The Nipissing-Timiskaming Federal Liberal Association is accepting applications from individuals interested in becoming the Liberal Party candidate for the next federal election. Interested individuals have …
Armstrong passes budget with four per cent increase
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has passed its 2024 budget with a four per cent increase in the tax levy. Council …