Hockey Hub opens at Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There’s something new coming to the Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, involving all things hockey related. The Hockey Hub business, owned by Micheal Smith, …
Public invited to comment on retail holiday openings
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is contemplating letting retailers decide whether to open on holidays. But to do so, it must amend its existing …
Electra gets $20 million from U.S. Department of Defence
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded $20 million to Electra. Electra made the announcement August 19. “The funds will support the construction and …
Decontamination leaving invasive species in hot water
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Spiny waterfleas may be tiny, but they can cause big problems. Native to Asia and Europe, the invasive species has been …
Going to – and staying with – the dogs
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When you’re reserving a room for your furry companion, would you prefer the Canine Castle or Hound Heaven? They’re among the …
Crops tour offers a grounding in local ag scene
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – There’s a farm tradition in Temiskaming – circle the third Thursday of July on the calendar to make time for the annual …
BIA AND BFF
Pete the Cat is a popular kids’ book character and he attracted plenty of young fans, like five-year-old Oliver Petrov of Temiskaming Shores, when he appeared Saturday morning. It was …
Three-year deal ratified in LCBO dispute
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – LCBO outlets reopened yesterday (July 23) after the first strike in the history of the alcohol retailer and wholesaler ended. “We’ll be getting …
Hope blooms with flowerpot fundraiser
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It started out as an idea to repurpose planting materials, to make use of 100 or so pink pots and a conversation between …
BRH tackling recruitment with referral incentives
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – If you help Blanche River Health recruit a new in-demand worker, you may be eligible for $2,000. Blanche River Health (BRH), which oversees hospitals …