City to consider permitting retailers to open on all holidays
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Businesses, workers and the public can express their views next month on a proposal that would let Temiskaming Shores’ retailers choose whether to …
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North On Tap attracts 2,000 thirsty patrons
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The heat did not deter the approximately 2,000 attendees from thirsting for more at the sixth annual North On Tap Craft …
SIU rules out criminal charges in fatal Portage Bay shooting
SIU rules out criminal charges in fatal Portage Bay shooting TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Ontario’s police oversight agency has found no basis for any criminal charges against police in a …
Chamber urges steps to reduce downtown commercial vacancies
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Vacant buildings in the city’s downtown cores offer opportunities. But they also pose challenges of safety, cost and perception, says a …
Rockin’ on Canada Day set to roll
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s no mistaking where Rockin’ on Canada Day will be held. A giant Canadian flag has been installed in front of …
Inquest jury makes 13 recommendations following 2020 death of NL man
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The jury at the inquest into a fatal 2020 police shooting in New Liskeard has recommended that the Ontario Provincial Police consider reviewing …
Rockin’ arranging camping on private property
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Rockin’ on Canada Day organizers have found a work-around to provide camping for visitors to the inaugural event. A number of …
Working on a recipe for school nutrition fund
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a steadily growing need at area schools for assistance in ensuring students have enough food to see them …
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North Bay 5 fire “being held” southeast of Cobalt
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — High winds and dry conditions contributed to a fast moving fire, listed as North Bay 5 (NOR005) located at Kerr Lake, …
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Discussions of Thornloe Cheese sale described as “productive”
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Almost seven months after the closure of Thornloe Cheese, Gay Lea Foods says it’s having “productive discussions” about the sale of the operation. …