Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As CUPE workers returned to school yesterday, so too did those students whose schools had closed for two days during the …
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Incoming Latchford mayor promises transparency
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — On the day of the municipal election, October 24, Sharon Gadboury, was cool, calm and collected. Later that night is when …
Cobalt elects only second known transgender mayor in Canada
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt made some new history with the election of a transgender person to the position of mayor. “Cobalt has been …
Candlelight vigil for fallen veterans on November 11
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A candlelight vigil is being organized to remember war veterans November 11 and November 12. Visitors who attend the …
COVID outbreaks end
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The two remaining COVID-19 outbreaks in the district have ended. An outbreak at Temiskaming Lodge was declared over last week, and …
Fatal crash victim identified
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police have released the identity of the driver who died late last month in a collision in North Cobalt. Joseph Plante, 53, of Temiskaming …
Highway 11 modifications added, but speed limit unchanged
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drivers may have noticed some changes along the Highway 11 corridor running through Temiskaming Shores. The Ministry of Transportation has added more pavement …
Odds and ends and questions
By Steven Larocque It seems like a long time since yours truly has graced (darkened?) this space and there are so many things to touch upon and ask about. …
Remembrance and introspection
The year 2022 has been a dispiriting one. Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine has shown the wide range of actions humans are capable of – from cruelty to …