Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the region stretching between Temiskaming Shores and Temagami just before 1 p.m. today (Fri., Feb. 28). Buses servicing schools from Kirkland Lake to … Continue reading Snowfall warning
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Coldest Night walk raises $38,000 for Zack’s Crib
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It may not have been literally the coldest night of the year, but it was definitely cold as over 150 people making up …
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SKI SCHOOL SUCCESS
Myles Maga, 5, just finished a private ski lesson and first run down the big hill at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village. He was so happy he hugged his …
Village Noël looking forward to 2025 and beyond
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While its next edition is still nine months away, organizers are making plans for Village Noël Temiskaming 2025. They see potential for the …
NOAA show coming to Cobalt March 3
COBALT (Special) – A touring exhibition that puts Northeastern artists’ work in the spotlight comes to Cobalt next week. Forty works are featured in the Northern Ontario Art Association’s 68th …
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North On Tap announces 2025 funding recipients
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – North On Tap has poured out its list of funding recipients for the seventh annual event taking place July 12 at the Haileybury …
Costly repair after Cobalt elevator abuse
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – After being out of service since May 2024, the elevator in the Fraser building in Cobalt is expected to soon be carrying …
FLAG DAY
Saturday, February 15, was the 60th anniversary of Flag Day in Canada. Bob Gaudet of North Cobalt proudly points to the Maple Leaf affixed to his ice hut on …
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Lots of choice
The provincial election will take place the day after this edition of The Speaker hits the streets. Elections Ontario says three days of advance polls resulted in just six per …
Taking time for the good things
By Darlene Wroe I am regularly watching CBC, dropping into American news networks, or reading news reports just to see what they are saying. It’s like an obsession. However, there …
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Local teams medal at Challenge Cup tourney
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The two arenas in Temiskaming Shores were busy, happening places as 17 teams competed for top honours at the U9/U11 Pioneer Diesel Challenge …
YBC bowlers striking out for provincials
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Four youth bowlers in the Junior and Senior divisions competing out of the Tri-Town Bowling Lanes in Haileybury are rolling their way to …
Isaac Walker Dupont fishing fundraiser an overwhelming success
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Memories of a kid who loved to fish, hunt and be in the outdoors has resulted in funds raised to improve the Dymond …
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Report calls for more training for Latchford officials
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Almost two years from the original date of the complaints, Latchford’s Integrity Commissioner made public its report at the February 12 Latchford council meeting. …
Emergency call volumes increasing from year to year
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There has been an increase in call volumes for Emergency Medical Services it was pointed out by EMS Chief Sarah Salvis at …
Impaired operation, drug possession charges laid
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Charges of impaired and drug possession were laid after a person was spotted sleeping behind the wheel of a parked vehicle in Englehart last week. Temiskaming Ontario …
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Mining industry heading to TO next week
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The country’s minerals may be predominantly in Canada’s northern reaches, but the people in the mining industry will be in Toronto next week. The annual convention …
City goes to the MAT
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The groundwork has been laid for the implementation of a new tax for visitors staying at short-term accommodations in Temiskaming Shores. On February 18, city council …
$3.2 million from FedNor announced for Wabi Iron & Steel
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Wabi Iron & Steel Corp., based out of New Liskeard, has received $3.25 million to aid in its further …
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Kennedy wins NDP nod in Nipissing-Timiskaming
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With a federal election call potentially only weeks away, Nipissing-Timiskaming’s New Democratic candidate says she’s ready to hit the road. “I have a …
East Ferris mayor hopes to be federal Liberal candidate
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EAST FERRIS – East Ferris Mayor Pauline Rochefort is submitting her name as a candidate to represent the Liberal Party of Canada in Nipissing-Timiskaming. …
Five running in Timiskaming-Cochrane
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Five candidates will be vying for Timiskaming-Cochrane voters’ support in the provincial election later this month. Incumbent New Democrat John Vanthof is seeking re-election. …