CBC sports eraAs the Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, we’re in the process of watching the end of an era in public broadcasting in this country.As most television viewers know the CBC lost the rights for telecasting National Hockey League games when Rogers Communications Inc. purchased for $5.2
Local Pony Clubbers Qualify for Team CanadaSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter Haylee Archambault blasts off from the line to start a game at the 2013 Central Ontario Regional competition. (Supplied photo)
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The New Liskeard Cubs had one of their more successful seasons in recent memory in 2013-14.The Great North Midget League team not only won the opening round of the playoffs, but for the first time in 10 years won a semifinal game.“I was
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Ecole catholique Ste-Croix in Haileybury recently held their annual Community Chess Tournament sponsored by the Caisse Populaire du Témiskaming ontarien.A total of 172 players took part from Ecole catholique Assomption in Earlton, English Catholic Central School, Ecole catholique St-Michel, Ecole publique Navigateurs and Ecole
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – New Liskeard’s Waterfront Pool-Fitness Centre turns 25 this year.The landmark building opened June 29, 1989, as part of New Liskeard’s waterfront development project.“The Centre is a focal point of the City’s waterfront with individuals, families, schools, groups and organizations using it regularly to
HABS ON FIRE Speaker Reporter Sue NielsenWe’ve been waiting all winter for it…the Stanley Cup playoffs.After a long 82 game National Hockey League season and an Olympic break in between, hockey fans are anxiously waiting to see who will hoist the holy grail of hockey high above their
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) local volunteer committee will be holding their annual fundraising dinner Friday, May 2.The event is chaired by Pete Gilboe who was recently recognized by Ducks Unlimited for over 20 years of volunteer work for the organization.The event
MNR announces reduction in moose tagsTo the Editor,In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) monitors moose populations and carefully regulates hunting to ensure populations remain sustainable.This past winter, the ministry completed moose aerial inventory surveys for 25 wildlife management units across the province. The surveys
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorThe ski trails remain in fine shape and skiers are welcome to continue to use the trails at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) for their enjoyment.The best time to ski is early- to mid-morning. It is amazing to ski without
YOUTH SLOW PITCHRegistration for the Temiskaming Shores Youth Mixed Slow Pitch League continues until Tuesday, April 29, at the New Liskeard Pool and Fitness Centre. Categories are T-Ball, ages 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17. Volunteers are also required for the 2014 season. Needed are coordinators, coaches and umpires. Contact
