Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The BIA, with over 150 members, continues to advocate for New Liskeard businesses.Kim Peters is the new coordinator for the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area (BIA).“Downtowns matter. They matter to the overall health of the city,” said Peters.“A BIA is integral to advancing a distinct,
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Northern band heading to the Caribbean
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming District Secondary band is swapping its black blazers for t-shirts and Bermuda shorts.The 20 members of the senior band are headed to Cuba May 12 through 19 for a trip that combines performances and cultural education.“We’re going to learn so much about rhythms
Hurrying to a win
Ups and downs
Thumbs down to dog owners who don’t tie-up their animals.There was an incident in Cobalt on Easter weekend where a person out for a stroll suddenly had a menacing dog run at them snarling and bearing its teeth. The walker had to kick out her leg to discourage the
The Last Newspaperman
By Gordon BrockThe passing on Saturday, March 24, of Wayne Green in a Perth Hospital at the age of 84 marks a time of reflection for not only those who knew him personally but for the Canadian journalism industry in general. It is also a moment to pause for those
The Speaker – April 4, 2018
Winter storm warning
TEMISKAMING SHORES – A winter storm warning is now in effect for the New Liskeard-Temagami area.Environment Canada now expects hazardous winter conditions to strike the area as a major winter storm makes its way through the region tonight (Tuesday, April 3) and tomorrow.It advises:“A Colorado Low pressure area is forecast
Winter storm watch
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – No, it’s not a post-April Fool’s day message.Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch, beginning at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 3), for the area from Temiskaming Shores through Temagami.It advises that rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.The storm watch period
Exercising safe restraint
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Amid the chocolate eggs and bunnies this weekend, police have a serious reminder:Buckle up.Throughout the Easter weekend, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police will conduct a seatbelt enforcement campaign.In a news release, the OPP say road fatalities related to the lack of proper restraint “are highly preventable,” so
Fundraiser for local woman tonight
Jeff Addison and Kelly Ouimet are singing tonight, Thursday, March 29 at Roosters Bar & Grill to raise funds for a Haileybury resident, mother of three young boys, Vicky Pineau. Proceeds from a tip jar will be donated to help Pineau with her health care costs involving a double lung