Charges laid COBALT – A North Cobalt resident faces multiple charges after police responded to calls related to thefts and damage to vehicles in Cobalt last week. Temiskaming OPP say …
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Program tipping crime prevention scales
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – January brings resolutions, winter weather, and a higher profile for Crime Stoppers. The spotlight is on the crime prevention program in January. But the program – …
Fireworks show draws warm praise – and dollars
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An initiative by a city business owner saw a New Year’s Eve fireworks display illuminate the skies over the Temiskaming Shores lakefront. It …
Temiskaming records first COVID-19 death
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming has recorded its first COVID-19 death. The Timiskaming Health Unit said the individual, described as a man in his 80s, died January …
Charlton fall fair shutting down
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – A century-plus tradition in Charlton is coming to an end. The Charlton Agricultural Society will be dissolved, and the fairgrounds and assets will be …

Editorial cartoon for January 13, 2021 issue:
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Opportunities in spite of challenges
We are in a time that is shifting and, while there is significant disruption, challenge and also loss, there are also opportunities that are being shown. While the lockdowns in …
Looking ahead to 2021
By Gordon Brock As we embark on 2021, so many of us are saying, “The year 2020 couldn’t end soon enough. The year 2021 has to be better.” Many experts …
The Speaker January 13, 2021
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