Cobalt elects only second known transgender mayor in Canada
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt made some new history with the election of a transgender person to the position of mayor. “Cobalt has been …
Additional funds needed for Zack’s Crib renovations
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The last push is on to secure the remaining funding needed to get work started at Zack’s Crib in …
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Haunted trail scares up donations for food bank
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Perhaps the spookiest, most deranged place in the Temiskaming region last weekend was the Haunting of Fire Tower Trail event in Temagami. …
B-i-n-g-o scores $50,000 for NL resident
TORONTO (Special) – A bingo win for a New Liskeard resident added up to $50,000. Crystal Larocque, a 27-year-old working in finance, recently won a $50,000 prize with …
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Byer wins Board ONE Zone B race
ENGLEHART (Staff) – A newcomer has defeated a long-time trustee in the single school board race in southern Temiskaming. According to unofficial results announced October 25, first-time candidate …
DTSSAB unincorporated north rep chosen
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Incumbent Ian MacPherson has been re-elected as the Area 6 representative on the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board …
Attendance matters, says District School Board ONE
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There are many reasons why students miss school, says the director of education at District School Board Ontario North East. But there’s …
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Roy Nightingale, World War II veteran, dies at 99
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The last remaining World War II veteran member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 33 in New Liskeard has passed away. Just a …
750 charges during Operation Impact
NORTH BAY (Special) – The OPP laid just over 750 charges across Northeastern Ontario over the recent Thanksgiving weekend. About two-thirds were for speeding, which was a focus of …