Highway projects continuing across district
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Four distinct projects along Highway 11 in Temiskaming are underway or will be underway in 2025. The Ontario Ministry of …
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New gear to help grain entrapment rescues
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – New rescue equipment is now stationed at three agricultural hubs in southern Temiskaming. Its funders hope the grain extraction units will …
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Residents asking who let the dogs out?
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – There are an increasing number of homes in Cobalt where the owners are putting their dogs out late at night …
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Northern Animals hoping for city support
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Representatives of the Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary and the City of Temiskaming Shores are meeting to discuss the …
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Zack’s Crib temporarily closed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Zack’s Crib shelter for people seeking a safe bed overnight in New Liskeard has temporarily closed. In an …
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Historical groups looking to preserve area’s stories
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Members of the area’s historical community are working at forming a new umbrella organization to support local heritage museums and …
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Animal sanctuary fears closure is near
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary reached out on social media August 1 in crisis mode. “We actually won’t be …
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Conservative leader brings campaign to Temiskaming Shores
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With a little over a year to go before a federal election must be held, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in …
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Elk Lake takes Civic Holiday time to play
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – “Play” was the theme in Elk Lake, as the community staged its 73rd Civic Holiday Weekend festivities. The call to “play …
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Cobalt gets good news on fire truck
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – There was a definite feeling of relief and happiness at Cobalt council July 23. Cobalt Mayor Angela Adshead stated that …
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