Mother loon perishes but eggs rescued
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — What could have been a tragedy has turned into a triumph concerning a dead mother loon and her two eggs. Two common loon …
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Quilts of Valour ceremony wrapped in love
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In the front yard of the Fielder family home in New Liskeard, Canadian Armed Forces veteran Ryan Fielder received a special Quilts of …
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A pitch for reduced speed limits
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Amid ongoing calls to improve road safety, city councillors have heard recommendations to lower the speed limit and reduce lanes in areas of …
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Hospital expands care partner access
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – As Ontario moves into Step 3 of its reopening plans, so too is Temiskaming Hospital. The hospital began opening its doors a little wider yesterday (July …
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Health team growing maple roots in Temagami
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — An autumn blaze maple tree is now part of the Temagami Family Health Team. The Cassels and Adjoining Lakes Association (CALA) donated …
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Legions hit hard by pandemic receive federal funds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Legion branches in the Temiskaming region that have been struggling financially over the course of the pandemic are getting a helping hand …
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Kubb: the new game in town
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – According to legend, the Vikings invented the friendly outdoor game known as Kubb. But while they’re said to have thrown the …
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Cobalt supported Canada Day and Indigenous peoples
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt went ahead with its Canada Day event last week, despite a last-minute effort to have it postponed until next year. Cobalt council debated …
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COVID-19 monitoring going with the flow
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – COVID-19 isn’t detected solely in nasal swabs. The Timiskaming Health Unit has joined some other municipalities to test sewage samples to get a community perspective on …
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Latchford wants speeding drivers to stop
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD – The Town of Latchford is taking some steps toward slowing down speeding drivers who are creating safety concerns in the community. At the town’s …
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