Fundraiser for family devastated by house fire
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She described October 26 as the worst day of her life. Jasmine Mayer, her partner Callum Fraser and their three children lost everything …
New, expanded Lodge opens doors
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Settling into a new home can be daunting for one person. Now, multiply that by 60. But that’s what Temiskaming Lodge managed on …
Campaign growing to save Thornloe Cheese
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Days after the sudden announcement of the closure of the Thornloe Cheese plant and store, efforts were launched to keep the …
Transit fare increases recommended
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It may cost a little more to ride Temiskaming Transit in the new year. The Temiskaming Transit committee has recommended that …
Old but safe fire trucks should be acceptable, says Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof has agreed to work with the Town of Cobalt to open a conversation on the need …
New study proposes changes for safety, connectivity
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How can pedestrians, drivers, cyclists and transit users best navigate downtown New Liskeard and Haileybury? A vision for the future has …
Temiskaming enjoys a Royal audience
TORONTO (Special/Staff) – Three Temiskaming businesses are getting the Royal treatment in Toronto at the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion. Whiskeyjack Beer Company of Temiskaming Shores joins five other …
GET YOUR POPPY ON!
A flag raising ceremony took place at the Temiskaming Shores City Hall on Friday, October 27, marking the annual National Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign. The campaign runs from October …
Metson chosen as Englehart’s mayor
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council has chosen Councillor Doug Metson to lead the town through the next three years. On Monday, October 30, council met …
Emergency boiler replacement spurs look at hall’s future
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As cold temperatures hit, city council has approved the emergency purchase of a replacement for a failing boiler at the Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller …