November 20 deadline for Northern business aid
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Northern businesses hoping for help to offset costs related to COVID-19 must submit applications by Friday. The intake of new applications to the Northern Ontario Recovery …
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Englehart, KL hospitals amalgamate
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – A merger almost a decade in the making is now official. The amalgamation of Englehart and District Hospital and Kirkland and District Hospital under the name …
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Local Authenticity helping to promote artists and craftsmen
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Too often people can find themselves not doing enough of what lights a spark inside their soul. That was the case …
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City poised for growth: Northern Policy report
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new report by a Northern Ontario think-tank is optimistic about the future of Temiskaming Shores. The city has “prospects for future growth …
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Frog’s Breath delivering $220,000-plus in community support
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Frog’s Breath Foundation is providing almost $221,800 this year in support to a wide range of community organizations and in scholarships. The charitable foundation has …
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Site prep underway for new Lodge
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Work to prepare the site of the new Temiskaming Lodge in Dymond has begun, with construction expected to start in the spring. Jarlette …
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IPM 2019 tallies $180,000 in net income
WEST NIPISSING (Staff/Special) – A little over a year ago, West Nipissing hosted the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. It drew some 81,000 visitors to the Verner area …
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Temagami taking the next step in broadband project
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The municipality of Temagami is moving forward in its attempt to provide its residents with more reliable broadband internet. Treasurer-administrator Craig …
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FONOM supports broadband link to the stars
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An association of Northeastern Ontario municipalities is looking skyward for improved broadband and cellular service. The board of the Federation of Northern Ontario …
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City representative sought for new forestry corporation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The City of Temiskaming Shores is looking for a qualified representative to sit on the proposed Temagami Local Forest Management Corporation. The Town …
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