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Routine precautions advised to reduce rabies risk

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming Health Unit is advising residents to take routine precautions after a rare human case of rabies was confirmed in a Southwestern …

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A day for women and their wellbeing

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP – The Chamberlain Recreation Committee is inviting women of all ages in the area to attend a day for women and wellbeing …

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FAIR FRIENDS

The Englehart Fall Fair was a hit with students from Holy Family School, who attended the fair on Friday before the weekend rain arrived. From the left having fun at …

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THE CRAFT OF FUNDRAISING

Gabrielle Perron is crafty. The five-year-old transformed pine cones and birch branches into decorations, and donated $300 from their sale to the chemotherapy room at Temiskaming Hospital in memory of …

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Following the money

At some point in the year ahead, we can expect a federal election. Whether it is sooner or later, it will come. The question we have before us about our …

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Two predictions

By Steven Larocque Politics is always clamouring for our attention and the news last week that the NDP-Liberal agreement is over caught a lot of people by surprise. Federal NDP …

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Thunder basketball program bounces toward new season

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — If it’s basketball in South Temiskaming, chances are it involves the Temiskaming Thunder basketball program. The Thunder’s inaugural season in 2023-24 was an overwhelming …

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Lions open camp with positive outlook

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The defending NOHA U18 A champs are getting ready to defend their title in 2024-25. The New Liskeard Lions began tryouts September 7 …

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Police seize $112,000 in suspected illicit drugs

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police say a shoplifting arrest by an off-duty police officer last week resulted in four people being charged with drug trafficking. Temiskaming OPP say a quantity …

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Riverside Place hit by vandalism

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What was described as an extensive clean-up was required after vandalism inside Riverside Place in New Liskeard last month. In a report to …

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Motorcycle theft under investigation

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are appealing to the public for help in locating a motorcycle stolen from Haileybury late last week. In a social media post, Temiskaming OPP say …

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Caution urged as retail alcohol sales expand

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A coalition of health care agencies is urging caution as Ontario expands retail alcohol sales. It’s calling on the provincial government to develop a coordinated action …

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Draft Temagami official plan receiving public comments

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Public comments from Temagami residents and property owners regarding the second draft official plan are being accepted until September 30. …

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Solve the Crisis is new approach to homelessness

    DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – An association which includes DTSSAB has given its support to the “Solve the Crisis” campaign, calling on the provincial government “to address the escalating homelessness …

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