Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Area municipalities are receiving a little financial relief from the federal and provincial governments through the recently announced Safe Restart Agreement funding. Municipalities across …
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Changes that are happening
Change is coming to New Liskeard with the move of Giant Tiger to the Timiskaming Square mall in early September. Giant Tiger has served as the anchor for downtown New …
Election nigh?
Steven Larocque Canadian political news of late has mostly swirled around the Liberal government’s WE scandal and now the prorogation of parliament – the latter of which has suspended hearings …

Editorial cartoon for August 26, 2020 issue:
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Some concerned about sending kids back to class
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — With the return to school just days away in the South Temiskaming region, some parents are expressing concerns and heightened anxiety about sending their …
Charlton-Dack still searching for bylaw officer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The Municipality of Charlton and Dack would like to have a bylaw officer, but needs to find partners in order to create a full-time …
Police blotter
Weapons charges TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two Toronto area residents have been charged after police responded to a traffic complaint last week. Temiskaming OPP responded to a call shortly before 10 …
Cobalt council feels library is secure for 2020
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council expressed confidence that the town’s public library will survive 2020, in spite of concerns raised outside council that it could close. At …

On the way to winter cocooning
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – “I’ve been living here 35 years and never had that appear on my driveway before,” said New Liskeard resident Rhona Knott last week. …
Board ONE releases back-to-school plan
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – When District School Board Ontario North East students head back to class will depend on their last name. The board has opted for a staggered return …