Breakfasting with bunnies, for fairgrounds

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Pancakes, photos, crafts and games.They're all on offer Saturday at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.And the beneficiary of the first Breakfast with the Bunnies April 20 will be upgraded facilities at

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caApril 17, 2019Community

Students protest sweeping system changes

ENGLEHART (Staff) – More than 200 students from South Temiskaming walked out of class late last week as part of province-wide protests of coming changes to education.At Englehart High, about 40 students walked the block to the parking lot facing the arena at 1:15 p.m. April 4 where

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caApril 10, 2019Community

Hoist Room relocation steps continuing

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - An initial spending package of $5,000 has been approved by Cobalt council for the preparation of the new site for the Hoist Room.A committee, headed by Councillor Angela Adshead for the purpose of moving

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caApril 10, 2019Community

Food Bank Drive seeks donations

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — It’s a perfect time for giving as The Temiskaming Speaker Community Food Bank Drive takes place Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Englehart fall fair board requests more space

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The question has been raised directly to Englehart council about the availability of more floor space for the Englehart Fall Fair at the Englehart Area Community Arena Complex.Members of the new board made a

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caApril 3, 2019Community

Bridge, road rehabs planned in ’19

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – One new bridge and facelifts for two others are on tap for the South Temiskaming area this year.They're among 32 projects with an estimated price tag of $291 million that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation plans to commence this year in

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caApril 3, 2019Community

Charlton Heritage Centre fundraising growing

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON - Fundraising for repairs on a historic building in Charlton have now reached $8,610.The Friends of the Charlton Heritage Centre are pleased about the progress toward their objective of $10,500.Friends member Gisele

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caApril 3, 2019Community

Program delivers insight into healthier lifestyle

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - The Timiskaming Health Unit New Liskeard branch has just wrapped up its second Fresh Start program, helping area participants find ways to create a more balanced lifestyle for themselves. Healthy eating, physical activity,

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caMarch 27, 2019Community

Biking enhancements proposed in city

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Lake Temiskaming may still be frozen and snowbanks remain, but cycling advocates came to city hall last week with proposals to make biking and walking more accessible.They need not be expensive, said members of the Bicycle Friendly Communities Committee.They'd require

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caMarch 27, 2019Community

Englehart Fall Fair plans developing

ENGLEHART (Staff/Special) - The Englehart and District Agricultural Society is moving forward with preparations for the 2019 fall fair.A regular meeting was held Wednesday, March 13, with 18 directors and associate directors

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caMarch 27, 2019Community