COBALT (Special) – “Multiple” sightings have spurred reminders to residents and businesses in the Temiskaming Shores, Cobalt and Coleman area to take steps to avoid attracting hungry bears. The Ontario … Continue reading Bear sightings in Cobalt area
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Rockin’ on Canada Day set to roll
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s no mistaking where Rockin’ on Canada Day will be held. A giant Canadian flag has been installed in front of …
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Lots of fun in Cobalt on Canada Day
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Canada Day events on July 1 will have a line-up of enjoyable activities. The day will get off …
CLIMBING HIGH
Zoe Vaillancourt, 11, reached all the way to the top of the rock climbing apparatus on Saturday in Englehart at Centennial Park. The town was hosting its annual Day …
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Looking up in anticipation, this trio’s hopes were met a moment later when a large splash of water came cascading down on these Englehart Public School students. From the …
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Keepers of the Circle host third annual Pow Wow
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The June strawberry moon was full, reaching its peak on the summer solstice of June 21, the same day marking National …
Library seeking ideas from teens
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart Public Library is reaching out to young people for their ideas. Librarian Stephanie Carrier and staff have been …
Physiotherapist earns NOSM University honour
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Temiskaming Hospital physiotherapist has been recognized for her work with students and as a member of an interdisciplinary health care …
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Editorial cartoon June 26
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The purpose of a good adventure
By Darlene Wroe As I write this it is the first full day of summer. The tent caterpillars have enjoyed our selection of trees. Driving north from Guigues, Quebec, …
Happy Canada Day
As the cartoon above this space reminds us, the Stanley Cup did not make a triumphant return to Canada this year. The Edmonton Oilers made a surprising (to …
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Hundreds attend autograph session with NHL’s Justin Brazeau
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — You knew something high profile was happening at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Thursday when hundreds of people lined up …
Seven locals make Northern Lights track team
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Seven local athletes have been chosen to be part of the 34-member Northern Lights (Zone 8) Ontario Summer Games Track and Field team. Frederyk …
Ski village hosting Hell on The Hill
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It’s all uphill, but in a good way. The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village (TTSSV) is hosting the first annual Hell …
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Police lay 34th impaired charge of ’24
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The area hit a dubious milestone last week as Temiskaming OPP arrested a 34th motorist this year for impaired driving. Police report that, shortly …
Board structure proposed for new merged health unit
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Health units in the districts of Timiskaming and Cochrane have made their recommendation to the province on how municipalities would be …
Inquest hears story of John-Paul George’s life and death
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES –Less than three minutes after arriving at a New Liskeard house on an April night in 2020, police shot John-Paul George. The …
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Temagami budget priorities still being reviewed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami is still working on preparing a 2024 budget. The council and staff held a special public …
Natural Resources boosts Electra with $5 million
LORRAIN TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – Electra Battery Materials Corporation has announced it has received $5 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada to support development of its battery materials …
Meet FedNor’s new regional initiatives officer
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — She knows the people of this region and being community-minded is what she’s known for, so the role of the Federal Economic …
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City manager becoming new Englehart CAO
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Temiskaming Shores’ loss is Englehart’s gain. Temiskaming Shores city manager Amy Vickery has been named the new chief administrative officer/clerk in Englehart, …
Spring Report from Queen’s Park
By John Vanthof Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP On June 6 the Ford government decided to not only get out of “Dodge” one week early, but they also made sure they didn’t have …
Ministry questioned over hauled sewage lagoon
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof rose in the Legislature May 27 to question whether the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation …