Hockey fans can take in two U18 tournaments this weekend in Temiskaming Shores. The New Liskeard Lions will host their Northern Ontario Hockey Association “A” Tournament of Champions March 31-April … Continue reading U18 hockey hits the rinks this weekend
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City approves street sale to NL school property developer
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has agreed to sell a portion of a New Liskeard street to a developer proposing to construct two apartment buildings on …
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PULLING TOGETHER
One squad – including, from left, Madelyn Gillies, Keegan Lund and Harrison Boyd and, anchoring, Micah Wabie – gave it their all in a pitched battle between the Doughnuts and …
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Local flour, sausages, eggs, and syrup were featured when the Kenabeek Community Society hosted a pancake breakfast on March 25. Diners could also pick up 50/50 tickets – from volunteers …
Farm show returns after three-year hiatus
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – In 2020, the Earlton Farm Show earned a dubious honour when it became the area’s first major event to be cancelled by …
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Wheelchair game raises awareness of barriers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – At the Haileybury campus of Northern College, professors and students took part in a fun, non-competitive wheelchair basketball game on March 22 in …
Food Bank Drive moving forward Saturday
DISTRICT (Staff) – Despite the event-taking place on April 1, food insecurity is no joke. The annual spring Temiskaming Speaker Community Food Bank Drive is seeking donations for Saturday, April …
Zack’s Lions
The New Liskeard Lions Club presented a donation of $5,000 to Zack’s Crib board president and chair Yves Paillé. The New Liskeard shelter is now entering the construction stage with …
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On track for growth
Ontario Northland is right on track with its announcement that larger grain rail cars are now available for local grain producers. This will be an aid to the region’s agriculture …
On thin ice
By Diane Johnston At the recent dress rehearsal for the Temiskaming Shores Skating Club’s ice show, I took shot after shot of costumed kids practising their routines. Some were graceful, …
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Wilsons in driver’s seat at Kap U11A NOHA
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter KAPUSKASING — The Temiskaming Shores Wilson Chev U11 A-level Puckhounds were in the driver’s seat as they brought back gold medals from the five-team Northern Ontario …
Source wins gold at U11C NOHA championship
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter WAWA — The Temiskaming Shores Active 1 Source for Sports Puckhounds U11 C team were in domination mode all weekend long. Source scored 45 goals and …
Lions hope home ice helps in NOHA hunt
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Nine teams, one goal. The New Liskeard Lions will vie for the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) A-level championship March 31-April 2. The …
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The New Liskeard Fire Department responded to a fire call on Hessle Avenue in New Liskeard on March 22. Station Chief Jamie Shepherd said about 20 firefighters responded to the …
DTSSAB takes step to offset municipal cost
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – DTSSAB has passed a $40 million budget for 2023. At its March 22 meeting held in Temiskaming Shores, the District of …
Armstrong municipal office and library reopened
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Municipal and library staff have now moved back into the office and library at 35 10th Street East in Earlton. The …
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Go North series lands at Manitoulin brewery
NORTH BAY (Staff) – Community support through an online fundraising campaign helped launch a Manitoulin Island brewery. The story of Split Rail Brewing Co., located in Gore Bay, …
ACFO’s new Ca commence ici drop-in centre
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Francophone newcomers to the South Temiskaming region will be welcomed and informed via a new drop-in centre located in New Liskeard. The L’Association …
Trains to reinstate Northlander on track: minister
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Steps to relaunch passenger rail service in Northeastern Ontario are continuing, says Ontario’s associate minister of transportation. The trains for the restored Northlander service …
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Findings say Cobalt mayor breached Code of Conduct
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – E4m Integrity Commissioner consultant Colleen Hannigan has presented her findings on the actions of Cobalt Mayor Mita Gibson when Gibson had a …
Cobalt council Zoom meeting hacked
COBALT (Staff) — As more meetings moved online during the pandemic, they’ve been subject to virtual Zoom bombing incidents involving hackers. Viewers who logged into the March 21 regular Cobalt …
Path lights to be installed at Teck Park
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Town of Cobalt is returning to its original plan on how to use the remaining money from a FedNor grant for …