TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) Kal Tire Challenge Cup, featuring 18 house league teams in divisions of U13, U15 and U18 takes place January 10-12. … Continue reading Kal Tire Challenge Cup this weekend
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Search continuing after Pete’s Dam tragedy
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As of noon yesterday, the search continued for a second person who went through the ice at Pete’s Dam Park more than a …
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Fireworks on the Lake fundraiser set to blast off
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s a win-win. What better way to ring in the New Year and donate to a worthy cause than the fifth …
Cobalt Mining Museum inviting people to visit
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Mining Museum is welcoming people to come for a visit Fridays through Sundays over the winter. Curator Mac Armstrong has …
Holiday Market to help Englehart food bank
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – A Holiday Market with 45 vendors will be upstairs at the Englehart and Area Community Arena on Saturday, December 7, …
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Englehart Legion hall improvements continuing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart Legion Branch 104 has been continuing its work of the last three years in upgrading its hall. As a result …
Cobalt balancing needs and concerns in 2025
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Town of Cobalt is moving forward in a number of areas, municipal officials say. The fire department had been asking for …
ROSIE MEETS SANTA
Santa Claus, who knows New Liskeard Canadian Tire general manager Nick Bezjak well, invited the Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary to meet him at the store December 14 for …
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Editorial cartoon in the Jan. 8 issue:
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The next chapter
Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as prime minister. A leadership race is now being planned, after which he will step down. The prime minister had become increasingly …
New year, new future
By Steven Larocque The new year brings with it a symbolic gravitas – it’s a time to make resolutions about personal improvement and pledges to do better by family and …
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Cubs start 2025 with a win over Kapuskasing Flyers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the New Liskeard Cubs, it was a great way to begin 2025. The Great North U18 AAA team defeated the Kapuskasing Flyers …
Puckhounds hosting Kal Tire Challenge Cup January 10-12
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The first hockey tournament of the season hosted by the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) is this weekend. The Kal Tire Challenge …
Lions complete busy holiday schedule
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Lions played 11 games through December and the first weekend of January, posting a strong record as the 2024-25 season …
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WELCOME, MARILOU
The new year begins with a new baby for the Perrons of Lorrain Township. Nancy and Jérémie Perron welcomed Marilou Aline at 9:02 a.m. January 2. Marilou, at six pounds, …
Bikers donates $55,000 to Check Your Chest Campaign
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Hospital Foundation’s Check Your Chest fundraising campaign to purchase a new mammography machine just got a huge funding boost of $55,000 …
Englehart resident facing multiple charges
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – An Englehart resident faces multiple charges after police said a driver made intentional contact with another vehicle last week, causing a collision. Temiskaming OPP report the …
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Charlton area hatchery netting funding infusion
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – The Ontario government has announced that it is investing over $75 million to update Ontario’s fish hatchery program to provide better fishing opportunities across the …
Harvey’s Restaurant grand opening “a beautiful thing”
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Harvey’s Restaurant, located at the north end of New Liskeard across from Canadian Tire, held a grand opening ceremony on December 5, complete …
United Way opening funding door
SUDBURY (Special) – Do you have a program that helps kids, builds strong and health communities, or eases poverty? The United Way Centraide North East Ontario is accepting …
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Angus sees opportunity for NDP after PM resigns
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus, Justin Trudeau had little choice but to announce he will be stepping down as prime minister and …
Iroquois Falls mayor is PC candidate for provincial election
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IROQUOIS FALLS – The mayor of Iroquois Falls has entered the race to serve as the MPP of Timiskaming-Cochrane. Tory Delaurier, 49, …
Latchford endorses power dam proposal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The Communities of the Montreal River delegation made a presentation to Latchford council at its regularly scheduled council meeting on December 10 …