BEV’S BLOCKS
The proceeds of $1,200 from quilts made by Bev’s Block by Chips off the ol’ Block not-for-profit group in memory of Bev Maillé has been donated to One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Center, providing rehabilitation and related support for children/youth with special needs. The group is composed of family
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Fresh-Natural Wellness & Aesthetics now open in Haileybury
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A personal philosophy about health that includes balance, quality of life, nutrition, exercise and love has led Nadine Hallworth to create a business called Fresh-Natural Wellness & Aesthetics, located at 176 Niven Street in Haileybury.Ms. Hallworth has a bevy of qualifications,
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Cobalt firefighters’ museum closing doors
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Firefighting artifacts from across Northeastern Ontario, and even from across Canada, will now be looking for a home.The Cobalt Northern Ontario Firefighters’ Museum is closing its doors.Board chair Roger Lapointe officially advised Cobalt council by letter
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Evanturel launches Harvest to Home market
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL – The ground was a little soggy, and a couple of tents required repair after a storm the night before.But the Harvest to Home Market opened on time July 23 in the lot next to Coffee Time on Hwy. 11.“It is nice
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Bracebridge firm to prepare city’s zoning bylaw
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The consolidation of zoning bylaws in the former municipalities of New Liskeard, Haileybury and Dymond has begun.Temiskaming Shores council has hired Planscape of Bracebridge to prepare the city’s first comprehensive zoning bylaw.The document will complement the city’s official plan,
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DRIVING SCHOOL
Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) recently teamed up with Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC for a unique fundraiser to help offset costs for various school trips. The “Test Drive a New Buick” day saw visitors to the school take a Buick for a test drive and $20 would be donated
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Temiskaming Hospital ends 2015-16 with surplus
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Hospital has wiped out a $1 million operating deficit and ended March with a small surplus.“That’s a huge turn-around,” said Bruce Hawkins, new chair of the hospital board, after the hospital’s annual meeting.“Two years ago, this hospital wasn’t in
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The next steps
Lawyers preparing draft for airport authorityDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP -- Lawyers George Kemp and Paul Crombeen are working to prepare a draft outline for the establishment of a new airport authority, according to Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd.Area municipalities have agreed to work together for
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A NEW LOOK
The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce is getting a refresh. Its exterior is now blue, thanks to a new paint job. And last week, Marcel Chartrand, at left, and George Kennedy of MC Contracting were busy constructing a new main entrance. A second entrance will improve safety
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Charging stations moving north
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two publicly accessible charging stations for electric vehicles are slated to be installed in Temiskaming Shores by March 2017.They’re part of a wave of new stations announced by the province earlier this month.In a news release, the Ministry of Transportation
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