Environment Canada has lifted an extreme cold warning for the Temiskaming Shores and Temagami areas. As the temperature warms, flurries are expected tomorrow (Wednesday).
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Northern MPPs pushing for safer highways
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Northern MPPs are seeking input from anyone with an interest in making Highway 11 and Highway 17 safer to drive. …
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THE ART OF THE UNICORN
Everything was coming up unicorns for Blake Mongrain at a January 2 session at Open Studio Libre. Fitting the five-year-old from Barrie with her handcrafted mask was grandmother Paula Hermans …
READING FOR ALL
Mandy Laurila displays one of the books in the Englehart Public Library’s latest collection. The library has acquired a series of “decodable” books for children and teenagers that use a …
BOXED IN AND OUT
Wondering what to do with all those empty boxes left over after Christmas? Open Studio Libre in Haileybury had an idea – invite in a crew of youngsters, and build …
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SLIDING TEMPERATURES
Before the Tri-Towns slipped into a deep freeze on the weekend it was still mild enough on Saturday to have some fun on the sliding hill at Ecole catholique …
Healthy mind a tool in reducing risk of dementia
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Just as you can take steps to protect your physical health, you can also be proactive about your brain health. “Staying …
Auxiliary lending OPP a helping hand
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They can be seen helping with traffic control, assisting at bike safety and other community events, and riding along with police …
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Editorial cartoon January 22
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Top 25 of quarter-century
It has been a bit of a media tradition to keep a list of top stories/events of a year or even a decade. One would venture to guess …
Crossing the line
Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof and his allies are gearing up to get the provincial government to ensure all new drivers are tested by an MTO-certified independent tester. The …
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Referee-in-chief receives OHF officiating award
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — He’s the longest serving Referee-In-Chief with the NOHA and he’s just been recognized for his leadership and dedication to officiating. Eric Ouellette, …
Lions refocus against Sons after Quebec tourney
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Lions were in Quebec last weekend for the 51st Grand Challenge Gilles Laperrière de Rouyn-Noranda. Despite registering one …
Cubs winless at Steve Richey Tournament in Peterborough
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter PETERBOROUGH — The annual Steve Richey Memorial U16 and U18 Tournament of Champions attracted 60 teams to Peterborough from January 16 to 19. The …
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Northern College says staff cuts needed for viability
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMMINS – Northern College says it’s cutting staff as it faces projected multi-million dollar deficits this year and next. In a news release last …
Police Blotter
Multiple charges COLEMAN – A traffic complaint last week resulted in 10 charges against a New Liskeard resident. Temiskaming OPP responded to a traffic complaint January 13 at about 6:15 …
NL food bank supported by Steelworkers fund
TORONTO (Special) – The Salvation Army Food Bank in New Liskeard is among 129 across Canada that will share a $260,000 donation from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. “The …
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Chamber seeking switch at Temagami Train Station
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami and District Chamber of Commerce is hoping for the support of the municipality to allow it to take …
Taking the temperature of wind power proposals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If you’re considering leasing your farmland to wind power operations, consult a real estate lawyer with expertise in land acquisition. That’s …
Charlton area hatchery netting funding infusion
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – The Ontario government has announced that it is investing over $75 million to update Ontario’s fish hatchery program to provide better fishing opportunities across the …
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Kerns Township looking forward
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP – Roadwork has kept Kerns Township busy for the past year, and preparations have been made to continue work going …
Latchford Integrity Commissioner report delayed until February
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council has once again had the findings of an Integrity Commissioner (IC) Report delayed until a council meeting on February 12. …
Two vying to be local federal NDP candidate
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a two-way race between candidates to represent the New Democratic Party in Nipissing-Timiskaming in the next federal election. Valerie Kennedy, …