Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has slashed road resurfacing plans for 2018 after its application for additional provincial funding was rejected.Temiskaming Shores council had originally budgeted $2.8 million for road improvements.It had applied to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for top-up funding to cover half that sum.But
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New Kind of Hero uses power for good
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Approximately 40 people attended Jonathan Zinck’s A New Kind of Hero presentation during the Pavilion Women’s Centre’s International Women’s Day kick-off March 7.The free event was held at the Dymond Community Hall.During his presentation, the professional speaker discussed men and the role they have in
Petition calling for New Liskeard BIA dissolution
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The future of the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area is under review.A petition to disband the organization, which was established in the late 1970s, was received by Temiskaming Shores council.City council will hold a public meeting next month to consider the repeal of the bylaw
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Book celebrates 100 years of parish history
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP - The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Parish in Earlton is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.To mark the occasion, a committee was formed to support the production of a book outlining the history of the parish.Local historian Florent Heroux of New Liskeard, a member of the committee, has completed
Elk Lake fishing for fun March 10
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE - The Elk Lake Fish On Derby will once again be attracting visitors from throughout the region Saturday, March 10.Josée Leveille will also once more be chairing the popular event, and this year she will have the assistance of the Elk Lake recreation committee.This is the
New crop research facility for New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Construction of two new field crop research buildings in New Liskeard may begin later this year.They’ll be built on the east side of Armstrong Street where the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station crop plots are located.Some details have yet to be worked out with the
Charlton-Dack questioning hospital board amalgamation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK - The Municipality of Charlton and Dack is asking for a meeting with representatives of the amalgamating boards of the Englehart and Kirkland Lake district hospitals.At council's recent meeting, concern was expressed that the amalgamation could mean the eventual closure of the Englehart hospital."It would be a
Nursing home welcoming friends, raising awareness
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - The Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury is inviting everyone to come to its Spring Fling Meet and Greet.Starting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, there will be live entertainment, refreshments and treats, and Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof will be there with other dignitaries.Along with visiting residents,