by Gordon BrockIn June of this year, yours truly had prepared a little discourse to deliver at the Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) graduation ceremonies. However, protocol dictated I had to hold on.This content is for Speaker Online Digital Subscription members only.
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THS celebrates a 25-year milestone
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Smiles, speeches, cake and laughter marked the Timiskaming Home Support (THS) 25th anniversary open house celebration on Thursday, October 25, at its Haileybury location.THS was originally established on August 19, 1993, in the South Temiskaming region and
Blood donor clinic draws good response
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) mobile donor centres in New Liskeard and Kirkland Lake dripped past original unit targets in most cases.In New Liskeard on day one a total of 102 units of blood were collected exceeding the 96-unit target.On day
St. Paul’s Presbyterian holds final service
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Moments before the final service at St. Paul's Presbyterian began, there were conversations about who's in hospital, who's out, and preparations for the church supper that night.A slide show of scenes of other suppers, Christmas pageants, outdoor gatherings and choirs played behind the pulpit.Just after 10
Missing male located in Temiskaming Shores
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported Tuesday, October 30, that 37-year-old Jeremy Bakhuis has been located deceased in Temiskaming Shores.Earlier reports say he was last seen on October 26, 2018.Police had issued a missing person’s bulletin
Latchford seeking info on bridge rehabilitation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - Early discussions are now getting underway between the Town of Latchford and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) as the rehabilitation project for the Sergeant Aubrey Cosens Bridge approaches next July.Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre said town representatives will be meeting with the MTO project manager Thursday
See how Cobalt Shines November 2
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Everyone from far and near is invited to see what Cobalt has to offer.On Friday, November 2, Cobalt businesses and tourism centres will have their doors open in invitation to anyone who wants to come and see what the town is all about.Titled Cobalt Shines! this
Grafitti artist instructs art project at ESCSM
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Visitors to Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM) may be pleasantly surprised when they walk into the school and see brightly painted graffiti on the walls.A young, hip, female graffiti artist has empowered students at the school to
World War I remembered in story and song
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and the Cobalt Classic Theatre is taking a trip back in remembrance.Canadian Corps WWI in Story and Song will be presented Friday, November 2, at the Classic.Produced and written by David Wight, the
Exploring the light through a lifetime of art
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - A large gathering of people had a chance to listen to Elk Lake artist Lionel Venne at TAG October 25 as he explained his thoughts and sources of inspiration for his lifetime of artistic achievement.An exhibition of some of his many works, titled Lionel Venne: A