The next Get Active in Temiskaming event is set for Saturday (June 7) in Cobalt. Runners and walkers can choose their course, which range from one kilometre to 15 kilometres … Continue reading Get Active in Temiskaming…and Cobalt
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City in discussions with organizations on future of Zack’s Crib
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s mayor says the municipality is in discussions with the district’s social services administration board and other organizations about the future of …
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BARGAINS GALORE
Angie Borgford holds up a macrame hanging with Mike Maher. They found a bargain or two at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum mega yard sale on Saturday, May 31. (Staff …
Hudson Lions Club celebrate 40 years with JamFest
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HUDSON TOWNSHIP — Forty years as an active service club is something to be proud of. The Hudson Lions Club will be celebrating their fortieth charter …
Soup’s still on in Cobalt
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – The potato and bacon is a hit. It’s probably the most popular selection at the monthly Soup’s On luncheons in Cobalt, says volunteer Barb …
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Grateful Hearts beats new fundraising path
DISTRICT (Special) – Have you been impressed by a member of the Blanche River Health health care team? The Blanche River Health (BRH) Foundation has launched the Grateful Hearts Campaign …
2344 Algonquin cadet corps rebounding
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When you think “cadets,” you may picture uniforms, marching drills, and Remembrance Day ceremonies. That’s part of what cadets do, but there’s a …
Taking steps to support people with Alzheimer’s
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Who did participants in the recent Walk for Alzheimer’s have in mind? “My dad,” read the sticker on one walker’s shirt. “My friends,” …
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Editorial cartoon in the June 4 issue:
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The King’s visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made their first official visit to Canada last week as reigning monarchs to Canada. They have both visited Canada numerous times in previous years, …
Hockey Night in Canada and the Leafs’ cup victory
by Gordon Brock While cleaning out the family basement Gordon Brock discovered an old VCR that had the complete black and white CBC Hockey Night In Canada coverage, including commercials, …
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NEOAA titles for ESCSM girls soccer team set record
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They say good things come in threes, but for the Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM) Apollo girls soccer team, good things come in …
STAC sees good turnout for grand opening ride
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — Twenty-six riders with the South Temiskaming ATV Club (STAC), representing 15 ATVs, took part in a grand opening ride around the region on …
2025 OPP Torch Run for Special Olympics set for June 12
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The organizer of the 2025 OPP Torch Run for Special Olympics is hoping for a big turnout this year to help raise funds …
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PRIDE SEASON
Pride season kicked off June 2 at Temiskaming Shores city hall with a flag raising. On hand were, from left, Pride Temiskaming president Kailey Kennedy, city councillors Nadia Pelletier-Lavigne and …
Lodge plans expansion in face of “significant” waitlist
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Lodge is poised to grow by another 32 beds to meet demand for long-term care. The waitlist for a room at the …
Veterinary incentive program attracts interest
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Eleven recently licensed veterinarians are enrolled in a new incentive program aimed at attracting large-animal vets to under-serviced areas. The shortage of large-animal …
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INTUITIVE OFFERINGS
Vanessa Koistinen, intuitive embodiment healer, had a booth set up at the Timiskaming District Secondary School Mother’s Day Vendor’s Market on Saturday, May 10. She offered stone bracelets and a …
Grants offered to city businesses for upgrades
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City businesses can tap into a new fund to upgrade their premises. Businesses can apply for a grant covering up to …
Evanturel opening drop-off centre for ag plastics
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – The district’s farmers and horticultural producers have a new way to dispose of their agricultural plastics. Evanturel Township’s former municipal complex on Hwy. 569 will serve …
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Rookie MP begins work
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – It’s been a series of firsts for Nipissing-Timiskaming’s new MP. In recent days, Liberal MP Pauline Rochefort has attended Northern Ontario, provincial and national caucus meetings, …
City council repeats opposition to strong mayor powers
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council wants to make it clear to the province that it does not support the extension of so-called “strong mayor” powers to …
Cobalt approves budget with 6.5 per cent increase
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council approved the town’s 2025 budget on May 6, bringing in a 6.5 per cent tax rate increase and …