Cobalt council approves community engagement initiative
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has agreed to start a community engagement initiative and the first proposed activity is a get-together over coffee. …
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Zack’s Crib readying to open doors
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After five years of hard work, there is now a homeless shelter in New Liskeard. About 100 people turned out for …
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Englehart council approves construction of third well
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council has approved the construction of a third well for the town. Pro Pipe Construction of Timmins has received the contract …
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BIKERS REUNION SHINES A LIGHT
The Bikers Reunion organizing committee has donated $16,500 to the Temiskaming Hospital for the purchase of a slit lamp, a machine that produces a narrow beam of light used for …
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TFN and TAA begin legal action over Pond Lake cabin
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The TFN and TAA announced November 20 that they have “commenced a legal action against the Province of Ontario and two Métis …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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