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Major winter storm shuts down Temiskaming region
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Highways were closed, buses were cancelled, businesses were shuttered and meetings were postponed as a major winter storm paralyzed …
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Harvest Queen feels ‘honoured’ to represent Fall Fair
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She wore her crown and sash with pride as an agricultural ambassador for the Temiskaming region. The 2025-26 New …
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Bailey writes third book on farm life in Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Local author Ron Bailey has taken another trip down memory lane by releasing his third book, with the emphasis on …
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Oliver Pascoe, 7, showed his creative side building a Lego vehicle during a recent visit to Temiskaming Shores Public Library. (Staff photo by Joe O’Grady)...
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Local women see travel plans disrupted due to Iranian war
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT — When travel companions Susan Cavanagh of Temiskaming Shores and Patricia Foreman of Latchford left the Temiskaming region for a holiday …
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Ducks Unlimited annual dinner and auction set for April 18
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Tickets are going once, going twice for the annual Ducks Unlimited Temiskaming Shores Conservation dinner and auction on April 18. The Temiskaming Shores Volunteer …
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100 Women help to ensure the show goes on at the Classic
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT — Things will be a little brighter at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt thanks to a donation from 100 Women. The …
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Clinical precision needed
Temiskaming Shores city council has some stickhandling to do as it considers divesting several prominent facilities including the Haileybury Medical Clinic and the Bun Eckensviller Community Hall in …
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Snow and potholes
By Steven Larocque I grew up in Cobalt in the 1960s and ’70s and every winter we always hoped there would be at least a couple of snow days …
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North Bay Trappers are Great North U18 Champions
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When the final buzzer sounded at the 2026 Great North U18 AAA League Tournament of Champions, it was the …
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Puckhounds hosting U13 H/L NOHA
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two local teams will be in the mix as the TSMHA hosts the four-team U13 House League NOHA March 20-22. The Temiskaming Shores Minor …
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TNL swimmers surface from OAG meet with medals
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Northern Loons (TNL) Swim Club made waves at the 2026 Ontario Age Group (OAG) …
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Unsafe commercial motor vehicle stopped twice in one day
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges after an unsafe commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was stopped twice in one day on Highway …
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Armstrong wants agreement on financial obligations for ONR changes
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council wants an agreement with Ontario Northland on the township’s obligations and financial responsibility for changes the ONR …
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Spectre of Adams Mine resurfaces amid concern for U.S. landfill deals
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Controversial projects such as the Adams Mine garbage proposal could return from the grave, if the political upheaval in …
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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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Englehart welcomes new Olympia ice resurfacer
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – A new green and white Olympia ice resurfacer has arrived in Englehart. The new propane-powered model went into service at …
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Paws Across Timiskaming launches new pet rescue efforts
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Cats and dogs are being abandoned, given up for adoption and turned over in great numbers across the region. …
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Coleman approves zero per cent tax increase for 2026
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — With the protection of core services in mind and overall fiscal responsibility, taxpayers in Coleman Township will see a …
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Vanthof slammed for stance on transport training
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof should look in the mirror before criticizing the provincial response to Northern Ontario road safety. …
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Coleman wants Cobalt councillor to retract water usage comments
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Coleman Township wants a Cobalt councillor to retract statements he made at a council meeting with regards to the …
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