Bunker asking Cobalt for financial assistance
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council is considering a request made by the Bunker Military Museum for financial assistance. The museum board has asked for the $10,000 grant …
Lucky strike as teen catches big pike
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a morning just like any other when Kayla Loach, 19, set out from the New Liskeard waterfront with her two younger …
Laronde set to take flight with I Know I Can Fly
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A Temagami musician is hoping to help his listeners soar with his latest album. Produced by Peter Cliche, David Laronde’s third …
Family Literacy Day reminds us of the value of reading
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 in Canada, helping to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related …
City renews lease for Bucke Park operations in ’21
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two years ago, the Bucke Park campground was operating at a loss and the city was considering putting it up for sale. But …
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Living Temagami hosting acoustic music concert series
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Music has a way of inspiring and connecting. Living Temagami – Arts and Culture recognizes that and feels that music makes …
Videos GoNorth – to Moonbeam
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A third video promoting Northern Ontario as a healthy place to work and play has been released online. The 4.5-minute video showcases Northern Truss …
Fireworks show draws warm praise – and dollars
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An initiative by a city business owner saw a New Year’s Eve fireworks display illuminate the skies over the Temiskaming Shores lakefront. It …
Charlton fall fair shutting down
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – A century-plus tradition in Charlton is coming to an end. The Charlton Agricultural Society will be dissolved, and the fairgrounds and assets will be …