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Hospital cuts ribbon for new 3D mammography machine

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday to celebrate their new 3-D Siemens digital mammography machine. …

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FRIENDLY FUN

  Under sunny skies on a hill of snow, friends Aurea McLaren, 11 (left) and Lina Story, 11, had fun throwing snow up in the air in playful ways at …

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How art helped in the Adams Mine fight

    Darlene Wroe For The Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was a David and Goliath story. After 25 years, opponents of the Adams Mine garbage project gathered at the …

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Harley fire department receives Community Action Award

    DISTRICT (Staff) — DTSSAB has recognized the Harley Township Fire Department with a special award. On January 6, the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Paramedic …

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Coleman council notes changes to recycling program

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Coleman Township transitioned to a new recycling program collection system on April 1, 2025, but since then, changes have …

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Social services board ponders pay hike

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT- Members of DTSSAB could see their first pay raise in more than a dozen years, if a proposed honorarium increase is …

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Adams family reunion

By Joe O’Grady   Was it the right decision? Certainly. Is there reason to gloat 25 years later? Probably not. The Temiskaming Art Gallery may have been a bit tone …

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World Cancer Day

    February 4 is marked as World Cancer Day and the Blanche River Health (BRH) Foundation of Englehart and Kirkland Lake points out “the vital role community support plays …

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Former Cub dreams of officiating in the NHL

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — He’s got dreams of dropping pucks in the National Hockey League one day. Former New Liskeard Cub David Elford, …

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Cubs knock off Timmins 4-3 in overtime win

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There was no quit in New Liskeard’s game Friday night on home ice against the Timmins Majors when they …

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A message from NOHA president on parent behaviour   Dear editor, I am writing to you today with profound disappointment and serious concern regarding reports of parent behaviour from this …

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SIU concludes investigation of 2025 shooting

  MISSISSAUGA – A shooting in Coleman Township last October involving the OPP and fleeing suspects will not result in any charges against officers. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is …

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Motivgolf keeps golfers in the swing of things

  Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Golfers in Temiskaming Shores and area need not worry about winter’s high snowbanks and freezing temperatures affecting their golf game. …

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Englehart takes another step to improve accessibility

    Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ENGLEHART – Englehart council and staff have a five-year plan outlining their general objectives for improving accessibility in the community. The plan includes …

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Chamberlain Township progressing into 2026

    Darlene Wroe For The Speaker CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP – Chamberlain Township saw good progress in 2025 and intends to continue that in 2026. Reeve Kerry Stewart noted one of …

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Regional development counts on ‘strength in numbers’

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON — The municipal catchphrase of the day – economic development. A presentation was made to the Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA) members …

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