TEMISKAMING SHORES — Flu season has begun as the province of Ontario, as well as the District of Timiskaming, is experiencing an increase in respiratory illness. As a result, enhanced … Continue reading Infection control measures in place at Temiskaming Hospital
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Family of five left homeless after house fire in Haileybury
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A mother and her four children are devastated at the loss of all of the family’s belongings in a …
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Exploring wisdom in The Sacredness of Our Elders
By Joshua Drakes For The Speaker DISTRICT – Lindsay Cote, author of Spirit Talks and Spirit to Spirit, recently released the third installment in his series, continuing his …
LACING UP FOR CHRISTMAS
Santa and Mrs. Claus were lacing up their skates for skating with children at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard December 7. The Skating With Santa event …
FIRED UP FOR CHRISTMAS
Coleman Township Fire Department held its Christmas Vendor Show December 7 at the Coleman community hall. There were 18 vendors participating in this year’s event. A 50-50 draw resulted …
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Choir baby is an internet sensation with millions of views
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Senna Bénard Lafontaine is only four months old, but the local infant has already stolen the hearts of millions …
Cobalt ready to shine for Home Town Takeover
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Ontario’s Most Historic Town is rolling out the silver carpet to television network HGTV, hoping to entice them to choose …
Christmas Wish campaign raises $100,000
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A lot of Christmas wishes are going to come true for needy families in the Temiskaming region thanks to …
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Editorial cartoon December 17
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Dave Dymond’s Christmas
By Gordon Brock A bit of a tradition had developed beginning in 1996 where I found myself walking into New Liskeard’s Empire Theatre on Christmas Eve morning to wish …
A message for the ages
The Speaker has always encouraged people to shop local. That’s partly self-interest, of course – we’re a business too and we need your support, just like all the …
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Near perfect conditions for first NOD race at TNSC
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — It was near perfect cross-country ski conditions for the first Northern Ontario District (NOD) race of the season, held …
Cubs back on home ice after Gold Puck weekend
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs met their Waterloo at the Waterloo Gold Puck AAA Tournament featuring some of the top …
Puckhounds roll into the holidays on a winning streak
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – On December 13 the U11 B Scotiabank Puckhound Girls hosted the Kapuskasing Jaguars in their final two games before the Christmas break. Riding a …
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Expanded regional public transit system proposed
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In just over a year from now, residents of Englehart, Elk Lake and Temagami could have the opportunity to …
Bear Island shuttle done for season
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The sudden onset of winter means shuttle travel to Bear Island is no longer viable for the season. In a public notice on December 8, …
Pete’s Dam hydro study recommended
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The public will have a chance to be heard before a proposed demonstration hydro-electric turbine at Pete’s Dam Park …
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SWEET TREATS
Temagami Tarts owner Mark Beardmore looked festive as he offered his award winning butter tarts for sale at the first Cobalt Train Station Christmas Market and Social, held on …
Resurfacing will upgrade racquet courts in Englehart
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Englehart has confirmed the final cost estimate for the racquet court rehab project. At a recent Englehart committee of the whole meeting, it was revealed …
UPLIFTING DONATION
Georgia-Pacific has donated $10,000 for the purchase of ceiling lifts at the Blanche River Health (BRH) Englehart hospital. Officials say the motorized devices, mounted on overhead tracks, allow hospital …
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After-hours phone service lauded
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After-hours callers won’t be left hanging on the line when trying to reach public works or other municipal departments. …
Bigger, faster transit system proposed
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An ambitious proposal to lower peak wait times and extend municipal transit service to outlying communities is being proposed …
Cobalt mayor takes leave of absence
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt town council will be without its leader for the next three months. At the town’s December 9 meeting, council approved a leave of absence …










