Infrastructure an ongoing city challenge: mayor
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city checked some big projects off its to-do list in 2023. It opened a new landfill, a kids’ splash pad …
Story of the Year
Years of work and fundraising lead to opening of Zack’s Crib Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Speaker has chosen the opening of …
Metis cabin in Temagami area subject of litigation
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A conflict between two Indigenous groups over land use in the Temagami area has now reached the level of litigation. …
City taking next steps in animal control pilot project
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is seeking an animal services coordinator as it embarks on a pilot project that will see the municipality take over delivery …
Efforts continuing to save Thornloe Cheese operation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Local efforts to find a new buyer for Thornloe Cheese are continuing in a campaign to keep the agrifood producer in operation. …
Visions for New Liskeard marina property outlined
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores council and staff will be mulling over different visions for the future of the New Liskeard marina property. On November 21, …
Rally attracts hundreds to Save Thornloe Cheese
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They were in a fighting mood. Several tractors were lined up along Armstrong Street north in New Liskeard signifying the rallying zone for …
City receives two visions for future of NL marina property
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has received two very different proposals to develop the New Liskeard marina property. One sees four multi-storey buildings offering …
Temagami’s only bank outlet to close next summer
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Scotiabank is closing its Temagami branch effective July 16, 2024, leaving the community without a banking outlet. Temagami Mayor Dan …
Thornloe Cheese closes its doors
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Thornloe Cheese, which was established almost 75 years ago and has created award-winning products, closed its doors October 30. “This was an extremely …