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 …
750 charges during Operation Impact
NORTH BAY (Special) – The OPP laid just over 750 charges across Northeastern Ontario over the recent Thanksgiving weekend. About two-thirds were for speeding, which was a focus of …
Northern College students host Festival Raas-Garba
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Indian students attending Northern College’s Haileybury campus in the Health Care Management Program hosted an Indian folk dance event called “Festival of …
Four seeking reeve’s position in James Township
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — There are four people seeking the reeve’s position in James Township for the October 24 municipal election. They are Roger Donaldson, Terry …
Taking a global look at major religions
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Anyone interested in gaining a new perspective on world religions is invited to join with Community of Christ Church in New Liskeard …
