Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KIRKLAND LAKE – DTSSAB is looking into setting up transitional housing for those in need of shelter in the Kirkland Lake area. Chief administrative officer Kelly …
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Local education
Among the many interesting stories carried in The Speaker this week, two reflect different aspects on the importance of local education. There’s the story of two local musicians, Nico Chartrand …
Staycation 2020, Temiskaming-style
Diane Johnston In a really, really, really, really annoying online ad, a family is shown driving around the block. As Mom proclaims “Staycation 2020!” two kids in the backseat look …

Editorial cartoon for October 14, 2020 issue:
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Latchford moving back to in-person council meetings
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Latchford town council meetings will be moving back to in-person sessions starting this week. Council has been holding their monthly regular …
Satellite Haileybury library to open when renos complete
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Some furnishings are needed before the city’s new library satellite location at Northern College’s Haileybury campus can open. New shelving has yet to …
Police investigating two seniors’ deaths
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police continue to investigate the deaths of two seniors whose bodies were found at a residence in Temiskaming Shores on the weekend. Temiskaming OPP have released …
Books and more still available at Englehart library
ENGLEHART (Staff) – The Englehart Public Library is continuing its curbside pick-up program with Saturday drop-offs. Curbside pick-up is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. …
Park sold in Charlton
CHARLTON (Staff) – The St. Stephen’s Park in Charlton has been sold. The land was previously declared surplus and had been part of the grounds of the St. Stephen’s Catholic …
Temagami library reopens its doors
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Public Library upped its social media presence while it was closed to the public. The library had been closed …