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Heroic efforts save 130 of 140 cattle in barn fire
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A fire in the early morning hours of May 8 destroyed a barn belonging to Hillside Farms located on Armstrong Street …
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Exhibition will look at work of area artist and author
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A retrospective exhibition of the art works of the late Muriel E. Newton-White will be showing at the Temiskaming …
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Just before opening the doors for the ninth edition of Ladies Night Out, France Gauthier, left, and Selena Thompson tried on a few of the props available at the event’s …
Concert band springing into the ’60s May 12
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Can you hum some tunes by the Beach Boys or Paul Simon? How about the theme song to Green Acres? Some of the …
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The Englehart Agriculture Society spring animal Buy, Sell and Trade was at the Englehart fairgrounds May 4. Kathy Glinker of Hilliardton (left) had lop-eared rabbits that attracted the attention …
Cobalt landfill Amnesty Week postponed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Amnesty Week for landfill tipping fees for Cobalt residents has been postponed for 2024. Council plans to review the program …
Porcupine, THU submit merger application to province
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The boards overseeing the Timiskaming and Porcupine health units have formally submitted a merger application to the provincial government. “Nothing has …
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Editorial cartoon May 8
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Between a rock and a hard place
Cobalt town council has just approved a budget with a 13.5 per cent increase in the municipal tax. This was a difficult choice for council that, like every …
Notes from home
By Steven Larocque Monday night of this week as I was driving home to Cobalt from work, I noticed in my rear view mirror a police car, lights flashing …
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NLPS meet kicks off track and field season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Attention athletes, coaches and parents: the 2024 track and field season has begun. New Liskeard Public School (NLPS) held the first …
Walkathon a moving experience for Community Living
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — About 61 walkers moved through the streets of New Liskeard, in light fog, during the Community Living Temiskaming South Walkathon on …
Anderson wins gold at OFSAA badminton
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – She has capped off an impressive high school sports career in golden fashion. Englehart High School (EHS) badminton player Nina Anderson has …
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Rockin’ on Canada Day
City says “yes” to support, “no” to proposed campsite Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council has agreed to provide equipment and in-kind support to the inaugural …
City shelves Canada Day fireworks
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city won’t be lighting up the skies in Temiskaming Shores with fireworks on Canada Day. City council decided against consideration …
Copper cable theft disrupts service
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – Police continue to investigate the theft of copper cable that disrupted NorthernTel cell and internet services for many in the Englehart and …
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Hospitals launching regional digital record move
DISTRICT (Special) – Medical records for local hospital patients will soon be available electronically to authorized health care professionals at 23 hospitals across the Northeast. The ONE initiative …
Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness
By Frank Stronach A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of …
Right To Repair, Bill 187
By MPP John Vanthof Timiskaming-Cochrane NDP critic for Agriculture and Rural Affairs (Vanthof is co-sponsoring a bill on a consumer’s Right to Repair equipment they have purchased. This bill has …
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Cobalt increases tax levy by 13.5 per cent
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has passed its 2024 budget with a 13.5 per cent increase in the municipal tax. Town manager Steven …
Federal candidate sought by local Liberals
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – The Nipissing-Timiskaming Federal Liberal Association is accepting applications from individuals interested in becoming the Liberal Party candidate for the next federal election. Interested individuals have …
Armstrong passes budget with four per cent increase
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has passed its 2024 budget with a four per cent increase in the tax levy. Council …