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The Speaker June 10, 2020
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Teen passengers ejected from motor vehicle in weekend collision
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Traffic was being re-routed on Whitewood Avenue near the Petro-Can gas station early Sunday morning as a result of a multi-vehicle crash. Police …
Black Lives Matter rally happening on June 20 in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — If you’ve been wondering how you can lend a voice to concerns over discrimination against Indigenous and black people and racism, there is …
Hospital slowly resuming patient services
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Three months after restricting operations to prepare for potential COVID-19 patients, Temiskaming Hospital is slowly resuming routine patient services. Visitor restrictions remain in …
Legendary former TFN Chief dies
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND – The legacy he has left behind will be felt for generations to come. Former Temagami First Nation Chief Gary Potts …

Bike repair station promotes cycling in Temiskaming Shores
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Flat tires, loose handlebars, chain fallen off-no problem. Now cyclists riding in New Liskeard can pump up their tires, adjust their chain, fix …
Get Active in Temiskaming Virtual Event on June 14
DISTRICT — Physical activity and fresh air are important to overall health and wellbeing, and perhaps even more so during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pick whatever day you …

STRIKING GOLD
Haileybury resident Jean Pierre Rivet caught this healthy olive and gold-coloured five-pound, two-ounce walleye near his home on Lake Temiskaming on Monday, May 25. He used minnows as bait. The …
Conroy named hospitals’ new CEO
ENGLEHART (Special/Staff) – It’s official – the interim CEO of the Englehart and Kirkland Lake hospitals has been named to the position permanently. Sean Conroy takes over June 15 as …