Jan Devins, survivor of 1922 fire, dies at 99
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Jan Devins(nee Carriere) was just one-year-old when the Great Haileybury Fire occurred on October 4, 1922, killing 11 and leaving 3,500 homeless. Devins may …
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New memorial to victims of fatal crash
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A seasonal memorial will pay tribute to the cyclists killed in a collision involving a transit bus in New Liskeard late last month. …
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Hospital adding beds to meet demand
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – To date, only one patient with COVID-19 has been admitted to hospital in the district, and that patient was discharged from Kirkland and …
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Temagami group working to find lost dog a new home
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A dog that has been on the loose in the Temagami area since June 13 may soon have a new home. …
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Real estate getting more interest from southern buyers
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Since the beginning of the pandemic, area real estate agents and some municipal leaders have been seeing an increase in interest from potential property …
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Charlton Legion holding bottle-drive
CHARLTON (Staff) – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 227 in Charlton is seeking assistance from the public in a difficult time. The Legion reports that it had to close its …
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Audrey Ridley turned 100 on July 14
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Audrey Ridley (nee Shepherdson) celebrated her 100th birthday on July 14. A resident of Northdale Manor in New Liskeard, Audrey was visiting with family in Thornbury, …
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Earlton gym now reopened
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – After months of having its doors shut because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gym at the Earlton Recreation Centre reopened to …
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Nursing homes require upgrades and staffing
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof says that any concerns regarding long-term care homes, if brought to the attention of the New Democratic Party, will be …
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Knock Cancer Tournament cancelled for 2020
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s become an annual summertime tradition to gather with friends, hit a few balls, run a few bases and raise funds in remembrance …
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