TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The Ontario Provincial Police have issued a missing person alert. A 24 year-old man by the first name of Khuskaran has been missing since Monday, September … Continue reading Man, 24, last seen in New Liskeard Sept. 2
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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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Fall Fair president excited about this weekend’s event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Local residents, visitors and New Liskeard Fall Fair officials are all gearing up for the annual fair this weekend. “I honestly think my …
Harvest Queen’s farewell message one of empowerment
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Arianne Breton was crowned the New Liskeard Fall Fair Harvest Queen in front of a packed house at the Horne Granite Club in …
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 …
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 …
Survey to quiz residents on satisfaction with the OPP
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – When you check your mail in the coming weeks, you may find an invitation to take part in a survey about the Ontario Provincial Police. Distribution of …
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Editorial cartoon in the Sept. 11 issue:
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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 …
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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Turnout good for Get Active Colour Run despite wet weather
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Perhaps the dominant colour on the day was grey due to the rainy weather and overcast skies, but that didn’t dampen the spirits …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Public invited to comment on retail holiday openings
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is contemplating letting retailers decide whether to open on holidays. But to do so, it must amend its existing …
Electra gets $20 million from U.S. Department of Defence
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded $20 million to Electra. Electra made the announcement August 19. “The funds will support the construction and …
Decontamination leaving invasive species in hot water
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Spiny waterfleas may be tiny, but they can cause big problems. Native to Asia and Europe, the invasive species has been …
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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 …
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. …
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 …