Scenic lookout off limits to public
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – One of Temiskaming Shores’ scenic spots for lake watchers is no longer available to the public. In a notice on …
Nielsen’s work propels Speaker to OCNA hat trick
TORONTO (Staff) – The Temiskaming Speaker continued to attract industry attention with the recent OCNA Awards. The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) recently held its Better Newspapers Competition ceremony in …
City approved for new transit funding
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is poised to hitch a ride on a new federal transit funding program that could add almost …
Police Blotter
OPP charge individual following animal cruelty investigation TEMISKAMING SHORES — A police investigation into allegations of animal abuse has led to one individual being charged with causing unnecessary …
Program to study agricultural expansion in region
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Expanding agriculture in Northeastern Ontario is the goal of a new “experiential learning course” being launched in the region. …
Cobalt supports tougher action on crime
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – “Catch and release is good for fishing, it’s not good for criminals.” That’s how Cobalt Councillor Doug Wilcox summed up …
Block Party ready to make some noise
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Area residents are being encouraged to make some noise for the July 24 Downtown New Liskeard BIA Block Party …
Seeking solutions to deal with barking dogs
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ENGLEHART – Dogs barking and howling through the night is a dilemma neighbours are grappling with in one location in Englehart. Neighbours brought …
Homelessness progress and obstacles discussed in presentation
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – About 100 people met at Riverside Place in New Liskeard June 17 to discuss homelessness, actions that are being taken …
Century-old sewer main repaired
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An emergency sewer line replacement on Browning Street which could set the municipality back $75,000 might be the tip …
