With the advent of a provincial lockdown, the pressure of the year-long presence of the coronavirus increases. Dealing with and defeating it requires some key strategies. The first …
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What a year
By Steven Larocque In my 25 years here at The Speaker we’ve always had a “Best of” sports roundup. This year we might have selected Brianna Legros as the …
Englehart’s Williams and Scott Ace Hardware turns 100
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Williams and Scott Hardware Ace Hardware in Englehart marked 100 years in 2020. Gary and Darcy Hebert (Darcy is the granddaughter of …
Mayor sees promise in ’21 after a challenging year
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How does the mayor of the area’s largest municipality characterize 2020? “A challenge,” said Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd in a …
The Hog Line Report
With Angus McStone Haileybury Curling Club (HCC) compliance with the local Yellow COVID rating and provincial move to a 14-day lockdown has a few implications for the return …
Lockdown continues in Northeast
DISTRICT – Limit your close contacts to your household. Don’t travel outside the district unless you must. Inquire about COVID-19 testing even if you’ve just got a runny nose. That … Continue reading Lockdown continues in Northeast
Snowfall warning for area
DISTRICT (Special) – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the area. There will be a significant snowfall tonight and into Monday morning, the warning states. … Continue reading Snowfall warning for area