Invasive species under pressure – and hot water
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Phragmites, Eurasian water-milfoil, zebra mussels – tiny seeds and little creatures can cause big problems. They’re all designated invasive …
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Farm clean-up opportunity coming
ETOBICOKE (Special/Staff) – Temiskaming farmers have an opportunity next month to clear out unwanted pesticides and old livestock medication. Cleanfarms’ collection program is coming to Ontario in September. …
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FedNor providing support for agriculture and promotional videos
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES ‒ Two federal funding announcements were made Friday, July 25, to support economic development in Northern Ontario. FedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency …
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THE PULL OF POULTRY
Robbie West was all eyes as the New Liskeard toddler met a chicken, to the delight of his grandmother, Ros Blair, who was visiting from Vancouver Island. A few birds …
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BRH Foundation finds small change adds up
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – The Blanche River Health Foundation has recognized a retailer for raising $52,606 last year for new equipment at the Englehart and Kirkland Lake hospitals. In a …
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City offering additional $25,000 for business upgrades
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A city program offering grants to businesses to improve signage, facades and accessibility has proven so popular there’s now a second …
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Much anticipated Rack Fitness gym set to open in Cobalt
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT ‒ A fully equipped gym is set to open at the location of the former United Church, directly across from the Dr. Pollard Poetry Park …
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Evanturel’s Harvest to Home Market opens July 12
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The Evanturel Township Community Events and Activities Committee (CEAC) will be hosting the 2025 Harvest to Home Market at 414269 Bryan’s Road in the Township of …
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Heritage Fund announces ag support in Temiskaming, Cochrane
EARLTON (Special) – The Northern Ontario Heritage Corporation has pledged $1 million in support to expand tile drainage in Temiskaming and Cochrane, as well $400,000 for upgrades on four farms. …
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Home Hardware names Julie Pouliot as new chairperson
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — After more than a decade, Home Hardware Ltd. has a new board chair and she is from Temiskaming Shores. Julie Pouliot, who owns …
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