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Province’s three-laning plan to be presented in Temagami
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Responding to years of municipal pressure and ongoing public outcry over highway safety, the provincial government is planning a pair of …
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FISH AND CHILLLS
Ethan Foster, 10, had a fin-tastic time trick or treating in downtown New Liskeard during the Friday, October 30 Downtown BIA Halloween Haunt. Various merchants wished children would stop by …
FRIGHTFULLY FUN
Kelli Michaud was happy to turn out with her friend’s nattily-decorated dog, Lyla, to take part in the Petober Fest fundraiser for Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary on October 3 …
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
Perciphine and Scott Gray of Perc’s House of Scents-y helped shoppers get the jump on the holiday gift-giving season with their booth at the craft and vendor show at Notre-Dame-de-Bon–Secours …
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SYMBOL OF REMEMBRANCE
New Liskeard Branch 33 Royal Canadian Legion president Doug Jelly made sure shoppers at Walmart had an opportunity to pick up a poppy this past weekend, in advance of Remembrance …
COPS AND WITCHES
Easton Lathem, 4, didn’t arrest Kathy Armstrong at Armstrong on Whitewood in downtown New Liskeard for giving out too much candy during the Downtown BIA Halloween Haunt on Friday, October …
PUMPKIN PARTY
Melanie Corbett had a keen helper in six-year-old son Olsen, who scooped up the seeds and put them in a container while the two took part in the Elk Lake …
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The Speaker and Remembrance
By Gordon Brock There has been a longstanding relationship between The Temiskaming Speaker and the Royal Canadian Legion, and Remembrance Day. The Speaker began publication in 1906. It was started … Continue reading The Speaker and Remembrance
Lest we forget the ‘survivors’
The many brave heroes of the great wars are rightfully remembered today as cenotaphs across the country pause to remember their ultimate sacrifices. But amidst all the somber, respectful military …
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Personal Best
Drainville sets new personal best time at Detroit Free Press Marathon Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores elite marathon runner, Ben Drainville, returned from the …
U11 Pioneer Diesel Strikes Gold at Lakers Tournament
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The U11 Pioneer Diesel Girl B Puckhounds were in North Bay to compete in the Source for Sports 28th Annual Junior Lakers Skate by the Lake …
TTSSV receives $208,000 for ski hill improvements
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — For 70 years, a popular winter recreational destination for downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing in the region has been given a …
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More municipalities rail against rust
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While Ontario Northland has already thrown cold water on a Latchford request to tidy up its rusty-looking rails, the initiative is …
Police blotter
Chamberlain resident killed in crashTEMISKAMING SHORES – A 78-year-old Chamberlain Township resident was killed following a November 5 late-morning collision involving an SUV and a commercial motor vehicle on Highway …
Christmas arrives in region with Haileybury Night of Lights
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – It’s that time of year when the Christmas season kicks off in many communities across South Temiskaming. First up, on Friday, November …
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District well represented at Royal
TORONTO (Staff) – The 2026 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is well under way and this region’s agricultural community is well represented. Breault Family Farm Naturals is a Temiskaming Shores-based, family-run …
Employers, agencies, urged to apply for summer job funding
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Winter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about summer jobs. Local employers are being reminded …
Employers, agencies, urged to apply for summer job funding
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Winter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about summer jobs. Local employers are being reminded …
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New Englehart mayor identifies priorities
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Fresh off her decisive municipal election win, Jo-Anne Farmer says she’s ready to get down to business moving the community forward as …
Latchford clerk/CAO lauds outgoing council
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD — Compliments are always nice to hear and Latchford’s clerk/CAO did not spare any expense in saying how much she has enjoyed working …
School board trustees acclaimed
DISTRICT (Staff) – School board trustees for the Temiskaming region were all acclaimed prior to the October 26 municipal election. Brigid Wilkinson: trustee for the English Public board Larry Wiwchar: …










