GENERATIONS AT PLAY
Alphonse Léveillé of Kenabeek taught his granddaughter Jessie Sparling, 4, a few steps before the pair headed out onto the dance floor where she had a few ideas of …
Cobalt Artists Colony mines the creative process
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — It’s a long-standing tradition. Groups of Northern Ontario artists have been mining their creative impulses in Cobalt for 66 years, inspired by …
Northern Arts Connection a virtual hub for artists
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The saying there is strength in numbers holds true for the arts. Northern Arts Connection (NAC), an online hub and directory …
JEWELLERY ARTISANS
The Chisholm sisters – Géneviève, 9, at left, and Pénélope, 7 – honed their jewellery making skills at the Open Studio Libre craft tent. Kids’ crafts are offered during …
Temagami to be featured this fall in Still Standing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The new season of Still Standing will include an episode featuring the Town of Temagami. Still Standing co-producer Dave Kerr …
Venne’s Northern Journey pulls into the Station
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MARYS/ELK LAKE – Elk Lake artist Lionel Venne’s latest show will be on display in St. Marys, Ontario, until August 26. “Lionel …
Dancers step to success in Portugal
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Three local dancers have returned from an international dance competition in Portugal with some top placings, including a silver medal. Mackenzie Koch, Isabelle Laferriere …
HAPPY CANADA DAY
Cobalt once again staged a parade through town featuring horses and riders, ATVs, walkers handing out cool treats, and all led by fire service vehicles from the town as well …
Laronde flying with nomination and tour
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI -David Laronde of Temagami has been nominated for the Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Award from the Ontario Arts Council. The Teme-Augama Anishnabai singer-songwriter …
Cobalt sculpture gets repairs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – A low relief sculpture in the historic town of Cobalt had a visit from its creators during the first week in June. …