City okays more contaminated material at landfill

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Agnico Eagle has been given permission by the City of Temiskaming Shores to proceed with its project to relocate contaminated (but non-hazardous) material from another location in the Cobalt Mining Camp.A previous agreement with the city had allowed the

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caSeptember 19, 2018News

TRUCK RESCUE

On Sunday, September 8, a tractor-trailer ended up in Angus Lake on Highway 11 south of Temagami when a driver lost control of the vehicle. An extraction effort took place on Thursday, September 13, whereby the truck cab and trailer containing Canada Post mail was removed from the lake

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caSeptember 19, 2018News

Ethier missing person case marks 22 years

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — “I want answers,” said Celine Ethier, concerning the disappearance of her daughter Melanie, who went missing while walking home from a friend’s place in New Liskeard on September 29, 1996.Melanie hasn’t been seen since that fateful night.

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Broad-winged hawk released at Hilliardton Marsh

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARDTON — There are two broad-winged hawks flying high and free over the skies of Northern Ontario.The hawk’s release over the Labour Day weekend was a result of a joint effort between Temiskaming Shores veterinarian Dr. Karen Catt, the Wild At Heart Refuge Centre in Lively, Ontario, volunteers

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caSeptember 5, 2018News

Pipe spill closes Hwy. 11 for eight hours

TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Highway 11 was closed for about eight hours south of Temagami last week after a tractor-trailer load of pipes spilled on to the road.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the incident occurred around 11:48 a.m. August 30 near Tonomo Lake Road.Police say a southbound tractor-trailer lost control, spilling

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caSeptember 5, 2018News

Break-in under investigation

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are seeking the public's help in finding the person or persons responsible for an early morning break-in at a New Liskeard residenceA Paddon Crescent home was broken into between 3:10 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. August 26, say Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police.When confronted by the homeowner,

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caSeptember 5, 2018News

Northern Ontario Showcase growing at PDAC ’19

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city will once again take the lead in organizing Northern Ontario's presence at a mammoth mining convention next year.Temiskaming Shores and its partners will coordinate the Northern Ontario Showcase at the 2019 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.It's the largest

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caAugust 29, 2018News

Withdrawing from the race

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Municipal elections are still two months away, but signs are sprouting in some areas and candidates are reaching out to voters.However, a couple of candidates in the Temiskaming area have said they're no longer interested in pursuing a seat on municipal council or school board.They've

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caAugust 29, 2018News

Cobalt has new interim CAO

COBALT (Staff/Special) - The Town of Cobalt has retained David King of Sudbury as its interim chief administrative officer.King has previous experience working with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and also established MAS (Municipal Advisory Services) to assist northern and rural municipalities to navigate senior levels of

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caAugust 29, 2018News

Charges laid after vehicle found

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A Temiskaming Shores man faces charges after police say a vehicle stolen from a Dymond residence was found in the Toronto area.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say officers were informed June 28 by the York Regional Police that a vehicle from Temiskaming Shores had been recovered.Temiskaming OPP

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Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.caAugust 29, 2018News

The Temiskaming Speaker

Temiskaming Shores Community Newspaper

City okays more contaminated material at landfill

TRUCK RESCUE

Ethier missing person case marks 22 years

Broad-winged hawk released at Hilliardton Marsh

Pipe spill closes Hwy. 11 for eight hours

Break-in under investigation

Northern Ontario Showcase growing at PDAC ’19

Withdrawing from the race

Cobalt has new interim CAO

Charges laid after vehicle found