Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — COVID-19 continues to require hospitalizations and has claimed the life of one individual in recent days. According to the Timiskaming Health Unit’s (THU) infectious …
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Passing the torch on New Year’s Eve fireworks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — For the past two years, Marc Dessureault has put a great deal of time and effort into organizing the hugely successful New …
Attendance matters, says District School Board ONE
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There are many reasons why students miss school, says the director of education at District School Board Ontario North East. But there’s …
New Cobalt zoning bylaw is more permissive
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council agreed to rescind its official plan September 20, opening the door for the adoption of a new more permissive …
Temagami musician offering to mentor those starting out
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami Indigenous musician David Laronde, nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, wants to help mentor new musicians. While busy performing …
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Valuing outdoor play spaces
Elk Lake has been working hard to raise money for new playground equipment for the children of the community. Since the pandemic, the value of playgrounds has doubled in …
Municipal ballot question
By Gordon Brock Plebiscites are a unique form of democracy. Once upon a time in Temiskaming during municipal election campaigns a question would also be put on the ballot for …
Bison du Nord celebrating 50 years
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – It’s an idyllic and pastoral scene. A herd of about 400 bison roam contentedly across gently sloping and slightly wooded …
Roy Nightingale, World War II veteran, dies at 99
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The last remaining World War II veteran member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 33 in New Liskeard has passed away. Just a …