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The June 7 provincial election has come and gone, the dust has settled and the real work begins.Timiskaming-Cochrane has re-elected NDP MPP John Vanthof and his numbers were impressive.In the 2014 election, Vanthof collected 14,651 votes and 55 per cent of
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Page-turners
by Diane JohnstonIn my ongoing quest to rid myself of unnecessary “stuff,” I’m tackling books.The last major weeding followed a move.I came across hardcovers I’d picked up at various times, recognizing the title or the author. For whatever reason, I never got around to them.I then read them, one after
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RCMP gallops onto the Fall Fair grounds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — One of the most iconic symbols of Canada, the world renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, arrived in New Liskeard last week to the sheer delight of area residents.The 36 jet-black horses and riders in
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HOT SLIDEIt was a beautiful, sunny day on Saturday for the two-day 2018 Casey Township Firefighters Baseball Tournament held June 8-9. Ten teams from across the region participated. On this play a player with the Ontario Provincial Police team tries to get on second base at
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Annual slo-pitch derby takes a swing at cancer
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Knock Cancer Out of the Park is pitching its annual tournament for slo-pitch players looking to have some summer fun for a good cause.
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MADD takes to the trail on Saturday
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Stretch your legs with a friendly stroll and help MADD Timiskaming and Area get their message out to the public.Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is
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Couple of Spartans rank in the top 20
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TORONTO – OFSAA track is one of the few high school sports competitions where school size doesn’t matter.Whether you’re from an A- or AAA-level school, everyone competes against each at the provincial meet.That makes top 20 finishes by a pair of Englehart High School (EHS) athletes all the
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Official opposition status for NDP
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof has been returned to Queen's Park for another term.Results put him well ahead of the other local candidates in the June 7 election.The New Democratic Party (NDP) representative has been serving the district since 2011.With this election's results, he will now
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NOP’s Poirier pleased with first run for office
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Shawn Poirier didn’t expect to win in his first run for political office.The North Cobalt resident was one of ten candidates fielded by the Northern Ontario Party (NOP), and none won a seat.“We kind of knew that this election we may not get in, but at
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