BRH Foundation urges public to consider planned giving
DISTRICT (Special) – The foundation raising money for hospital equipment and initiatives in Englehart and Kirkland Lake is making a pitch for planned giving. In a news release, …
Crowds flock to the Marsh for March break bird banding
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARDTON – There may not have been a great deal of birds around the marsh this winter, but there was a good crowd of …
Local recipients honoured with coronation medal
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The King Charles III commemorative medal is being awarded to 30,000 Canadians. The award is given to those who have made …
A DAY TO PLAY
An International Women’s Day event at Riverside Place in New Liskeard offered an opportunity to meet new friends – and play with new toys. Among the visitors were Melina Aquino …
Former KL resident’s legacy bolstering BRH care
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – Blanche River Health Foundation says a Kirkland Lake resident’s legacy will strengthen hospitals in Kirkland Lake and Englehart. The foundation recently announced a donation of more …
Latchford Legion remembers Sgt. Aubrey Cosens VC
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford is a town that is proud of its war hero, Sgt. Aubrey Cosens V.C. Eighty years after his death, Cosens was …
Efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road wins recognition
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Keeping impaired drivers off the road is a self-described high priority for Sergeant Kevin Murphy of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police. …
North On Tap announces 2025 funding recipients
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – North On Tap has poured out its list of funding recipients for the seventh annual event taking place July 12 at the Haileybury …
Costly repair after Cobalt elevator abuse
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – After being out of service since May 2024, the elevator in the Fraser building in Cobalt is expected to soon be carrying …
FLAG DAY
Saturday, February 15, was the 60th anniversary of Flag Day in Canada. Bob Gaudet of North Cobalt proudly points to the Maple Leaf affixed to his ice hut on …
