COLEMAN – Calling all skiers and ski fans. The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club is holding a work party on Saturday (May 31) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers are … Continue reading Spring clean-up at TNSC
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Wind power proposal wafts into city
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the operator of Ontario’s electrical system seeks more power, energy developers are coming to municipalities with ideas. ABO Energy was at Temiskaming …
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PICTURING SUPPORT
Suzanne Roy’s t-shirt says it all. Roy, at right, travelled from Elk Lake to take part in the Walk for Alzheimer’s, and was thinking of her husband who has the …
Music festival hits high note on 90th anniversary
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – For almost a century, music has been centre stage – in voice and instruments, in solos, duets, ensembles and bands – for a few days each …
Quilting show reflects on political times
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Next Stop Englehart Quilter’s Guild held a quilting exhibition May 9 and 10 at the St. Paul’s Emmanuel United Church in …
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Chamberlain garden a cooperative initiative
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP – Plans for a community garden are taking form in Chamberlain Township. A cooperative initiative is being put in place this year, …
Public Health highlights World No Tobacco Day May 31
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) is highlighting May 31 as World No Tobacco Day. Despite significant progress in reductions of smoking tobacco, the emergence …
TSMHA has a new president and administration for 2025-26 seasons
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A new executive volunteer board has been elected for the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) taking on the minor hockey organizing duties …
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Tourism now!
Whether we like to admit it or not, the American tariffs do have an impact on our rural region of South Temiskaming. We know people aren’t travelling to U.S. destinations …
Hockey Night in Canada and the Leafs cup victory
by Gordon Brock While cleaning out the family basement, many items from yesteryear have been discovered. One of the items was an old VCR that had the complete black and …
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Hundreds of athletes attend SNEOAA/Legion Track meet at TDSS
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Overcast skies with a slight wind and cooler temperatures seemed to energize the hundreds of athletes participating in the major track and field …
Bike exchange takes place at new location-Dymond Hall June 14
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Need a a free bike? Do you know someone that needs one? Then you will want to wheel on over to the Bike …
SkillZ volleyball program bumps up skills for area youth
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Zubyck SkillZ volleyball program offers area youth a chance to spike their skill development from Grades Six to Nine. The program is …
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New OPP detachment announced for New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TORONTO – The province says a new New Liskeard Ontario Provincial Police detachment will be built. It’s one of 12 new detachments and a new regional …
Five new measles cases reported
TIMMINS (Staff) – There’s been an increase in measles cases in Temiskaming. In its most recent update, Public Health Ontario said five new cases had been confirmed in the week …
Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary to close
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary (NARS), located at 30 Armstrong Street North in New Liskeard, announced it is closing its doors due …
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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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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 …
Elections Canada releases validated results
DISTRICT (Staff) – Just over 68 per cent of registered voters in Nipissing-Timiskaming cast ballots in the April 28 federal election. The riding’s 68.04 per cent voter turnout was just …