Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It started out as an idea to repurpose planting materials, to make use of 100 or so pink pots and a conversation between …
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Annual Cobalt colony draws in artists from across the north
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Creativity was in the air at the 67th annual Cobalt Artists Colony, held July 15-19 at the Cobalt Golden Age Club. It’s the longest …
Englehart fair prepping for ’24 edition
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – “‘To enhance rural activities.’ That’s our motto,” says Brian Smith, head of the Englehart and District Agricultural Society. The society organizes the annual fall …
WATERS TROUBLE BRIDGE
The Pete’s Dam Park bridge has reopened for now. Heavy rains in mid-April undermined a pier supporting the bridge, prompting the city to close the crossing. But its contractor’s engineer …
Editorial cartoon in the July 24 issue:
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Housing and homelessness
We have a story this week about DTSSAB’s efforts to address the homelessness situation in Temiskaming. The District of Temiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) will have consultations in Kirkland …
In praise of Opémican
By Diane Johnston It’s fascinating to see something new grow up. Puppies do it quickly; babies, more slowly. I feel I’ve had a ringside seat to watching a park just …
Rainfall warning
A rainfall warning was issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada at 12:30 p.m. today (Tuesday): Rain, at times heavy, is expected, beginning tonight and into early Wednesday afternoon. Total … Continue reading Rainfall warning