From the City of Temiskaming Shores:Wednesday April 22 to Thursday April 23, 2026Residents are advised of a temporary service disruption affecting Browning St, Haileybury due to Sanitary Main Repair. Road … Continue reading Road Closure April 22-23
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Funding announced for once-in-a-generation grain facility
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Agriculture in Timiskaming is on the grow, and the NOHFC is planting the seeds for future success with a $1 …
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The ‘spirit is unchanged’ for 19th Festival des Folies
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When spring arrives it is not only time to celebrate the return of the birds but to also enjoy …
Works of Englehart area artist now at TAG
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – The art of Englehart area artist Shirley Howard is now on display at TAG in Haileybury. A reception April 19 …
Basketball tournament honours memory of educator Chris Collins
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If you looked around the courts, his big bright smile was mirrored in the faces of the youth taking …
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Earlton Lions donate $20,000 to BRHF
ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP (Staff) – The Earlton Lions Club has come out roaring in support of local health care, donating $20,000 to the Blanche River Health Foundation (BRHF). The …
City to support Haileybury Legion centennial
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Legion Branch 54 in Haileybury will be marking its 100th anniversary this summer, and Temiskaming Shores city council is ready …
LION LONGEVITY
The New Liskeard Lions Club is a poster child for member longevity. Ron Sutton just received his 70 years plaque as a Lion member from District Governor Bob Lachance …
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Editorial cartoon April 22
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‘Our City’ predicted a century ago
By Joe O’Grady During a recent trip through The Speaker archives, I was surprised to see a prescient little tidbit on the front page of the June 24, 1926, …
Grounding the Gravy Plane
No doubt readers have heard by now that Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government bought – and is now trying to sell – a jet for his use for …
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U18A OHF brought the fans and the action to The Shep
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The 2025-26 season for the New Liskeard Lions came to an end with a successful staging of the OHF Championships last …
SNEOAA Badminton at TDSS a smashing success
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Birds were being bashed and smashed at TDSS last week, all in an athletic way. Temiskaming District Secondary School …
Pedersen U13A Puckhounds compete hard at OHF
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Pedersen Construction Puckhounds lost a close game in their semifinal on Sunday to the eventual Ontario Hockey Federation …
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ESCSM principal named Superintendent of Education
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The dynamic, outgoing principal of Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM), Karyne Labonté, has been named Superintendent of Education for …
Driver charged with impaired following single vehicle incident
CHARLTON – A single vehicle found in a ditch near Charlton has resulted in impaired driving charges. Members of the Englehart Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance …
Syphilis on the rise in Temiskaming-Cochrane
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) is urging area residents to seek out early testing and treatment in response to a …
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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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City’s monitoring systems need more than patch work
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Keeping things together with bandages is no longer an option when it comes to the city’s computer systems for …
Latchford opts for reducing number of council members
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council has voluntarily decided to reduce the number of council seats it has ahead of this year’s municipal election. …
Pothole season a challenge for city
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City administrators say work crews are doing all they can to combat Mother Nature during “pothole season,” but the …









