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Bear sightings in Cobalt area

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 →

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Chamber urges steps to reduce downtown commercial vacancies

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Vacant buildings in the city’s downtown cores offer opportunities. But they also pose challenges of safety, cost and perception, says a …

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BUBBLING UP

Enthusiasm was bubbling up for the Canada Day events in Cobalt. Hunter Ruddy, 7, and his sister Harper, 9, of Latchford and Cobalt, were enjoying adding an extra layer …

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GOLDEN PANCAKES

Members of the Golden Age Club in Cobalt rolled up their sleeves and produced hundreds of pancakes and sausages for the annual Mayors’ Pancake Breakfast which is an official …

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READY TO ROLL

Getting ready to roll in the Rockin’ On Canada parade were (from left) Shirley Larende, Shirley E. Bond, and Huguette Rivard, all of Temiskaming Shores. All makes of vehicles …

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Rockin’ On Canada Day draws in thousands

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Thousands of people took part in the Rockin’ On Canada Day event in Temiskaming Shores June 29 and 30. …

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EHS GRADS 2023-24

The 2023-24 Grade 12 graduates of Englehart High School are, in front from the left, Samara Ethier-Thurlow, Jadyn Howard, Tatyanna Paquin, Rylee Edwards, Felicity Montminy, Cara Martin, Makenna Vickery, …

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Branch 54 floored by 100 Women donation

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and More are continuing to do good things with their four per year, hour-long …

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From Mary to Kristen

By Gordon Brock The news that Temiskaming Shores native Kristen Siermachesky will be part of the rowing team representing Canada at the July 26 Olympic games in Paris is …

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Friendship is the greatest draw

Barry Phippen, who chaired the Rockin’ On Canada Day Event June 29 and 30, said that nature always wins when it comes to the weather it’s going to …

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Team Canada tags Siermachesky for Paris Olympics

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She has realized her dream of going to an Olympic games. Former Temiskaming Shores multi-sport athlete Kristen Siermachesky has been named …

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Awarding athletic accomplishments at ESCSM

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie held its annual athletic awards banquet at the end of the school year. The following were recognized for their accomplishments in 2023-24: …

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Straight From The Hip

By Mike McArthur Another Stanley Cup final comes to a roaring end and we know Panthers coach Paul Maurice deserved to finally win the big prize for all of …

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SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Initially established to provide seed stock for the lowly spud, a plant testing and propagation lab in Temiskaming Shores is receiving a $330,000 upgrade. …

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RIDE check results in impaired, cannabis charges

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A recent roadside check program in New Liskeard led to an arrest for impaired driving. Temiskaming OPP conducted a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) …

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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 …

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Temagami Forest Management Corporation offering support

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Forest Management Corporation (TFMC) has announced that it now has three fully implemented programs available to assist residents …

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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 …

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Natural Resources boosts Electra with $5 million

LORRAIN TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – Electra Battery Materials Corporation has announced it has received $5 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada to support development of its battery materials …

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City manager becoming new Englehart CAO

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Temiskaming Shores’ loss is Englehart’s gain. Temiskaming Shores city manager Amy Vickery has been named the new chief administrative officer/clerk in Englehart, …

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Spring Report from Queen’s Park

By John Vanthof Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP On June 6 the Ford government decided to not only get out of “Dodge” one week early, but they also made sure they didn’t have …

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Ministry questioned over hauled sewage lagoon

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof rose in the Legislature May 27 to question whether the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation …

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