Bikers Reunion commit to donating $5million
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Five million dollars is a lot of money, but that’s the commitment the Bikers Reunion has made to address the battle against cancer …
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Rising Phoenix burning bright with wellness project
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – With the Winter Solstice approaching, Living Temagami – Arts and Culture is creating a Rising Phoenix community arts project to help …
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Foundation launches 50-50 fundraiser
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A diagnosis of 50-50 isn’t what a patient wants to hear. But it’s welcome news to charities and their supporters who buy tickets. …
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Rapid testing coming to hospitals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The district’s COVID-19 testing capacity will be getting a boost, but on a limited basis. In an interview last week, Dr. Glenn Corneil …
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NED reveals a champion in every kid
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Who knew swinging a yo-yo around and having fun could help build character in elementary school children? The entire student body at …
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Council changes age range for youth committee
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council approved the amended terms of reference for the youth advisory committee at its regular meeting November 19. …
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Englehart library active during COVID shutdown
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – While the doors of the Englehart Public Library remain closed, there is still plenty for patrons to do. Books are still accessible …
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Bikers buys beds for hospital
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s not just a hospital bed. It’s a bed where a family member may have held a loved one’s hand for …
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Paramedic Memorial Bell makes a stop in Temagami
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Paramedic Memorial Bell made a stop in Temagami recently. Temagami Mayor Dan O’Mara told The Speaker in an …
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Important to prevent COVID-19, says Corneil
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are important, says Timiskaming Health Unit Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. …
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