TEMISKAMING SHORES — Due to the prevalence of measles cases rising across Northeastern Ontario and within Temiskaming District the Temiskaming Hospital will be placing a pause on non-essential extra-curricular events … Continue reading Temiskaming Hospital visitor regulations update
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Two measles cases reported in Temiskaming
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As a provincial outbreak of measles continues, two cases of measles have now been reported in Temiskaming. Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) reported the …
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LOPPET LOOP
The sun was shining and the skiing fast as racers and non-racers alike turned out for the year-end loppet at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club. Taking part in the April …
Festival des Folies celebrates richness of francophone culture
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s back – the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun featuring the “joie de vivre” of the francophone culture in South Temiskaming. The festival takes …
Ducks Unlimited dinner is back for 37th year
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Has winter got you down and are you looking for a fun night out for a great cause? Look no further than the …
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Bowen recognized with King Charles medal
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – With a list of accomplishments dating back decades, Darlene Bowen fits all the requirements for the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The award …
Former Speaker publisher honoured by OCNA
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – Dave Armstrong, publisher of The Temiskaming Speaker from 1984-2011, was honoured by the industry recently with his posthumous induction into the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) Hall …
Steam Show pipes up for Little Claybelt museum
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They both had the same interests – to preserve and promote the agricultural history of the Temiskaming region. “It was a natural fit,” …
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Editorial cartoon in the April 9 issue:
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Ups and downs
• The world has made so much progress when it comes to science that we seem to have come to a point where we take much of it for granted …
Again, and again, and again
By Diane Johnston Think back to February 2, and that most ridiculous excuse for a quasi-celebration. If a woodchuck doesn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day, then there’s a long …
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Lions roll through NOHA until stopped at semifinal
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Lions were a game away from an All-Ontario berth. After four round robin wins at the nine-team Northern Ontario Hockey …
Pedersens lay foundation for OHF by winning U13A NOHA
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HEARST — It might not be a stretch to say the Pedersen Construction U13 A Puckhounds team is built for tournament play, going undefeated in three …
RTMI U18BB Puckhounds looking for OWHA gold
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – “A very successful year” is something of an understatement when it comes to the RTMI Puckhounds. Head coach Randy Winters is leading his …
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City travels down 2025 roads program proposals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city winds down its winter operations, it’s looking at its 2025 roads program. Temiskaming Shores is contemplating spending just over $1 …
Temagami approves short-term rentals bylaw
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has approved a bylaw to license short-term rentals in Temagami. At its March 27 meeting, council discussed the bylaw that …
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CMV CHARGES TEMAGAMI – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was pulled out of service on Highway 11 in Temagami last week after police say several “significant defects” were discovered. According …
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Farm show well-grounded in Earlton
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Whether there’s snow or rain or sun, the agricultural community will be thinking of spring this week. The Earlton Farm Show returns April 11 …
Temagami economic development committee has first report
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Economic Development Corporation presented a detailed account of activities to date for the new organization. Speaking at Temagami’s March 27 …
Electra Battery welcomes federal funding interest
TORONTO (Special/Staff) – The company building a cobalt sulfate refinery near North Cobalt is heartened by a letter of intent from the federal government for proposed funding of …
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Conservatives’ Keller sees momentum in local campaign
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – “Are you ready to paint Nipissing-Timiskaming blue?” With that, Conservative candidate Garry Keller greeted the more than 60 people on hand to officially …
Liberals’ Rochefort opens New Liskeard campaign office
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Nipissing-Timiskaming’s Liberal candidate says she’s honoured and delighted to follow in the footsteps of Anthony Rota. Candidate Pauline Rochefort said Rota, who announced …
NDP’s Valerie Kennedy ready to fight for Northerners
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Valerie Kennedy is ready to fight for Northerners. She is the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in the Nipissing-Timiskaming riding for the April …