TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A city man faces multiple charges after police shut down a stretch of Whitewood Avenue last week in response to a firearms-related incident.The January 24 episode ended with no serious injuries.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a call about a threat in New Liskeard
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Chilly cold snap smashes record
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — It is weather the Canadian poet Robert W. Service wrote about, but like his famous character, Sam McGee, it is weather we don’t necessarily care for.A
Development agreement signed on new seniors complex
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Construction of a 68-apartment seniors complex in Temiskaming Shores is expected to begin this summer.“If everything goes well, we’ll be putting the shovel in the ground in June with a 14-month or 15-month building time,” said Carman Kidd, chair of the Temiskaming Shores Seniors Housing
Four opt out of retail pot store approvals
DISTRICT (Staff) – When it comes to retail marijuana stores, most municipalities in the South Temiskaming area are in.The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) reports that only four – Harris Township, James Township, Matachewan and Temagami – have approved resolutions formally opting out.
More info needed on question and answer periods
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council will be presented with the pros and cons of allowing question periods for the public at the end of council meetings."There are some things you need to be made aware of" before going ahead with the
City considering hikes in rec user fees
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It may cost more to play on land and water in the city.Temiskaming Shores council will consider a bylaw next week that would increase some

Haileybury church hall preparing to open
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – This year marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment of an Anglican congregation in Haileybury.It’ll also see the long-awaited opening of the new hall at St. John and St. Paul Anglican Church.It’s been on the church’s wish-list for some 20 years, but work began in earnest

Little Rocks sweeps away the cold
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The sixth annual Little Rocks Funspiel was in the house at the CHCC on Saturday.“(A) fabulous time was had by all - children and parents,” said Bruce Culp from the Little Rocks program.The Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club (CHCC) hosted the event January 26 for youngsters aged

Healthy breakfast program digs in at Ecole Navigateurs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Breakfast is a crucial part of a child’s day.From memory to creativity, children learn faster and more easily if they have a nutritious breakfast.