Remembrance Day ceremonies will be taking place at cenotaphs across the region on Sunday, November 11.At 11 a.m., communities everywhere will be gathering at their cenotaphs to remember soldiers who fell during past wars, and to express their prayers that peace will build in this world.Veterans, family members, community representatives
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Remembrance Day: holiday or no?
By Steven LarocqueLast week’s web poll on The Speaker’s website asked if readers think November 11 should be a statutory holiday.The argument in favour generally makes the point that it’s a solemn day worthy of a national break to observe and remember those who fought for our freedoms. Those freedoms,
The Weekender – November 2, 2018
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Undisguised fun at ninth annual run
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The ninth annual Haunted Hustle fundraiser for STATO had a Christmassy feel to it with some fresh snow on the ground Sunday morning, but the Halloween-themed
Cross-country championship at Christie Conservation
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Cross-country runners will travel to the Hamilton area this weekend for provincial high school bragging rights.The Christie Lake
Cubs head west for break from league
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’ll be out of the league fire and into the tournament frying pan for the New Liskeard Cubs on the weekend.The Great North Midget League (GNML) team is in Sudbury November 2-4 for the 39th annual Big Nickel Tournament.The change of venue comes after the
Happy Halloween 2018