Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – One of the busiest places on the first weekend of spring was the Carter Antila Memorial Skate Park in New Liskeard. The facility …
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Hog Line Report
With Angus McStone The most recent action in the Calgary curling bubble has been the Mixed Doubles. Thirty-five teams played in five pools to get things started. Anyone watching would …
Temagami starts 2021 budget discussions
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council and staff have begun discussions on the municipality’s 2021 budget. A one per cent increase in the tax levy …
Conflict of interest inquiry costs at $12,670 so far
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A conflict of interest inquiry into the city’s mayor is out of the municipality’s hands as it makes its way to a Superior …
TFN receives funding for Oral Histories project
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND – Three exhibitions looking at different aspects of the historic culture in Northern Ontario have been given a boost with a …
Community Food Bank Drive this Saturday
DISTRICT (Staff) — With Easter weekend just around the corner, it is time to hop into action and donate non-perishable food items or cash to the five food banks in …
Latchford set to host annual Easter Parade
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Easter Bunny will be visiting children and spreading holiday cheer in Latchford yet again this year. The town’s recreation committee …
District reports second COVID-19 death
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The district has recorded its second COVID-19 death. A woman in her 60s died at the Kirkland Lake site of Blanche River Health …
Vaccination eligibility opening up
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As sleeves roll up and vaccinations roll out, Temiskaming residents aged 75 and up can book appointments online for clinics next week. Some …
Cobalt structure decimated on the weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — A multi-unit residential building in downtown Cobalt located at 1 Prospect Avenue was gutted by fire at 1:16 a.m. on Monday, March 22. Members …