Decision expected May 12NORTH BAY (Staff) – A decision in the trial of a Hamilton man in the 2011 death of a New Liskeard man involving an off-road vehicle is expected later this spring.Justice Gregory Ellies of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in North
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Back to the future
Last Wednesday’s spring-like weather had many people optimistic the long winter was finally over. But by Friday, Temiskaming fell under a heavy snowfall alert for March 13 and 14 that warned winter would be back in full force. Traffic along Highway 11 had to be patient while crews worked
Local lawyer/judge Ian Gordon passes away
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Long-time Haileybury lawyer and Ontario Superior Court Justice, Ian (McDougall) Gordon, passed away at his home on Lake Temiskaming on Thursday,
Change is in the air
Area residents are visibly cheered by the advent of the first signs of spring.Sounds of long-absent birds are now filling the air.A south wind feels like a free trip to the sunny south.Everyone is in a better mood.Area activities will also be picking up steam,
The Spirit of the Library
While living in Parry Sound between 2006 and 2010, one of my favourite jobs was working at the library there.I was fascinated by the Dewey Decimal System and the concept that all the knowledge in the world can be categorized under a number and alphabet system.The system
Letter to the Editor
Enough is EnoughDear Editor:Attention: Northeastern Ontario and Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof and MP Charlie Angus and Premier Kathleen Wynne:I am writing this letter to invite you to see with your own eyes the hardships that is being put on many of the people in the Province of
Twenty Questions with Reg Perron
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Road Legends Cruisers Northern Chapter lead organizer, Reg Perron.1. What is your full name?Rejean (Reg) Perron.2. Where were you born?Nedelec, Quebec .3. What organization are you involved with?Road Legends Cruisers North
Walter Pape: Inspiration of Life art exhibition
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — When Walter Pape retired he wasn’t quite sure what direction his life would take away from the work world.If his current art exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery at the Classic Theatre is an indication of where his post-work life has gone, it
Developing the next Spielberg?
March break Junior Animator’s Camp for kidsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Many parents might be happy to watch movies with their children during the March break, but there’s a group of children who are actually learning how to make movies from scratch during the Near North