Telephone lines cut in Latchford a cause for concern
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Fibre optic installations are quite reliable, but that doesn’t mean they are indestructible. According to Latchford deputy clerk Laurel Gadoury, someone vandalized the fibre …
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Temagami eyes rising costs and needed projects
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council is expected to approve an eight per cent increase in its municipal tax levy at its June 8 …
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Coleman road dispute will continue with future trial
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Township of Coleman says it is pleased with a court decision by Northeast Region Senior Regional Judge Gregory Ellies regarding …
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Speaker strikes silver and bronze at industry awards
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Temiskaming Speaker continued its award winning ways with provincial recognition for its editorial department’s work spanning 2021-22. The Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s (OCNA) Better …
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Skilled trades students trade skills for medals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Do job applicants need letters of recommendation when they can produce medals proving they’re tops in Ontario? A pair of Englehart High students – …
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Smile Cookie campaign seeking volunteers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Smile cookies need their smiles. The 2023 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, benefiting the Christmas Wish program, is seeking volunteers to decorate the …
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Temagami looking at short-term rental regulations
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has requested a report from staff regarding the possibility of further regulating short-term rentals in the municipality. Council also has …
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Boards announce administrative changes
TIMMINS (Special) – Changes at the top are coming to the region’s two largest school boards. The Conseil Scolaire Catholique de District des Grandes Rivières (CSCDGR) will be …
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New, expanded Lodge expected to open in the fall
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The new, expanded Temiskaming Lodge is expected to be completed in mid-September. “Very soon after this date, residents from the current …
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Go North series lands at Manitoulin brewery
NORTH BAY (Staff) – Community support through an online fundraising campaign helped launch a Manitoulin Island brewery. The story of Split Rail Brewing Co., located in Gore Bay, …
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