The news that the Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada (CIBC) plans to close its Englehart branch in November generated many emotions.Unfortunately, those who have been watching the trends of large institutions and corporations would not have felt the emotion of surprise upon hearing the news.But consternation is a justified response
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Wrong place, right time
by Steven LarocqueI’ve written in this space before about my bad memory and a marked handicap when it comes to recognizing and remembering faces.One way to combat the lapses is to write things down and I recently had a perfect illustration of why I should do that more often.Two weeks
Airport authority suggests municipal election question
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON - The Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority is urging municipal voters this year to ask their candidates what their position is on financial support for the Earlton airport."With the election coming up this fall, I would ask you to question your local candidates as to whether they support
Former Cub players honoured at The Shep
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The stories began flowing in the lobby of the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena as three former New Liskeard Cub players who went on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) stood side by side.“It is an honour long overdue,” said Terry McLellan as he
Minor hockey announces lineup for ’18-19
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Behind the bench and in the boardroom, the hockey season is shaping up well for the TSMHA.The majority of coaches as well as the executive for the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) have been named for the 2018-19 season.“As an association, we are lucky
Chess players move on after provincial titles
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TIMMINS – The École catholique Ste-Croix Grade 7-8 chess team is now a provincial champion.French-language school students from across Ontario competed May 8-10 in Timmins at École secondaire catholique Thériault at the 12th annual Tournoi d’échecs franco-ontarien. Four-hundred students from across Ontario took part.“I am proud to announce
This is Safe Boating Week
North American Safe Boating Awareness Week continues across Canada until May 25. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the CSBC (Canadian Safe Boating Council) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the estimated 15 million recreational boaters in Canada.Although boating
TNSC “wood” like your help:
Volunteers are needed Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, to run a wood splitter, move and pile wood at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club.Work will begin both days at 9 a.m. Work for as long as you are free. All and any help is welcome!