Looking to meet the Easter Bunny and perhaps pick up a few sweet treats? The Downtown New Liskeard BIA is hosting its annual Easter Hunt all day on Saturday, April … Continue reading Easter treats on Saturday
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Sudbury lab changes could be felt across North
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The planned downsizing of LifeLabs medical testing laboratory in Sudbury could have a ripple effect across Northern Ontario, municipal …
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Thousands expected to dig in at 2026 Earlton Farm Show
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON — Thousands of people are expected to attend the 60th anniversary of the annual Earlton Farm Show Friday, April 10 and …
COMIC CREATIONS
The Cobalt Mining Museum was home to a March Break comic book creation class featuring 13 participants ranging in age from six to 12 years, taught by arts educator …
Harvest Queen feels ‘honoured’ to represent Fall Fair
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She wore her crown and sash with pride as an agricultural ambassador for the Temiskaming region. The 2025-26 New …
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Ecole Navigateurs taking learning outdoors
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They say in elementary education there can be three teachers: adults, other children and the environment (outdoor classrooms and …
CLOWNING AROUND AND AROUND
The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) hosted a community sprint relay event on March 28 made up of two-person teams skiing a 200-metre loop. Tagging each other to begin …
SHACK ATTACK
James Carlson removed his ice shack from Lake Temiskaming at the New Liskeard waterfront on March 29 prior to the deadline of March 31. Carlson said it wasn’t the …
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Editorial cartoon April 1
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Water, water everywhere….
By Joe O’Grady For as long as there’s been a chaotic Cobalt, there’s been a calm and curmudgeonly Coleman Township surrounding it. And there is often little love lost …
Easter blessings
Easter serves as a reminder that spring brings renewal and the overcoming of darkness – finally. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon …
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AC15 Hockey Tournament scores for the community
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — “I feel Alexa’s spirit is everywhere this weekend in all that this tournament is about,” said AC15 organizing committee member Linda …
Pedersen U13A Puckhounds win NOHA, off to OHF next
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MASSEY – They would settle for nothing but gold. It was a trip along Highway 17 to Massey that paid off for the U13A …
Lions snag silver at NOHA in Timmins
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TIMMINS – The New Liskeard Lions were undefeated at the NOHA – until the very last game. The Lions competed March 27-29 in Timmins at the …
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Special Investigation Unit invokes mandate in Elk Lake
ELK LAKE — The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Elk Lake. On Monday, March 23, at approximately 4 p.m., members of …
Highway fatalities on par with previous winters
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With the number of winter storms and road closures this winter, it’s easy to feel this is one of …
Northern drivers face barriers to licence reinstatement
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Special consideration should be given for the “logistical, financial and emotional challenges” facing Northern drivers seeking to have their …
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TSAAC is back with a new executive for 2026
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce (TSACC) is back with a new board of directors and a familiar …
Mikrolink Computers has a new location in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Mikrolink Computer Sales and Service has celebrated their move to a new location. Mikrolink owner Mark Lavallee recently held …
Open house outlines Pete’s Dam turbine project
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Although the proposed location initially raised a few eyebrows, a proposed hydroelectric demonstration turbine at Pete’s Dam Park seems …
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Coleman meets with Health Unit over Cobalt Refinery site
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — In an effort to get answers on chemicals found at the Coleman Township refinery site and to possibly access …
Earlton recreation centre gets thorough check
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council had an opportunity to review and discuss studies conducted regarding the Armstrong Township recreation centre building (the …
Citizens raise issues about chemicals at refinery site
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Thousands of documents obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request have revealed details of hazardous material located at …









