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Fire Ban now in place for area municipalities

DISTRICT — Because of dry conditions in the bush and an extreme forest fire danger, a fire ban has been issued covering the City of Temiskaming Shores, Harris Township, Englehart, … Continue reading Fire Ban now in place for area municipalities →

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Municipal building could be gifted to food bank

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is being cautioned to ensure generosity doesn’t trump practicality when it comes to the future of the …

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Music community invited to take bow

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Praise from afar is music to the ears of the many talented local residents who are participating in “music …

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SMALL IN THE SADDLE

Niomi Thompson’s horse Jazz wasn’t the biggest in the competition, but the Englehart duo still made an impressive showing in the Junior class at the Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club …

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Artists shine a light on their feelings about the night

Darlene Wroe For The Speaker COBALT – The Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club is now holding its annual exhibition at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Classic Theatre in …

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OPP Torch Run for Special Olympics set for June 11

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting the annual Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting …

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THE HEALING DANCE

The Timiskaming District Secondary School Kibwakawin Committee held its annual Traditional Powwow on May 29 honouring youth courage. It was a sunny, warm day for dancing, drumming, prayers and …

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FISH ON

Friends Jack Robertson (left) and Elijah Huard were lucky enough to catch a northern pike out of the nearby Wabi River at the Murray Street boat launch in New …

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Dollars and sense

Kudos to Temiskaming Shores council for its foresight in trying to avoid killing the Haileybury Food Bank with kindness. As part of its ongoing efforts to divest itself …

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Two cults

By Steven Larocque I think I’m in a cult. Or two. My first foray into alternative living came a few weeks ago after constantly being subjected to propaganda about …

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Apollos earn fifth soccer title, punch ticket to OFSAA

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When naming a local sports team as a “dynasty” you would have to consider the ESCSM Apollos girls soccer …

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OFSAA Track and Field next stop for high schoolers

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Just qualifying for the high school provincial track and field championships is no easy feat. A group of elite …

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Sunshine tracked through Legion meet all day Saturday

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Sunshine and warm temperatures were the second and third stars of the show at the Royal Canadian Legion Zone …

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Residential hospice supporters laying the groundwork

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Northern Hospice Care officials hope their modified vision to establish an end-of-life care facility in south Temiskaming can become a …

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Partial fee waiver considered for former Haileybury Mall

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council will consider splitting the difference when it comes to a request to waive $2,700 in tipping fees …

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Workshops set for would-be mayors, councillors

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Civic-minded residents interested in running for municipal office can find out more about what the job entails during a …

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Northern Drugs opens under new ownership in Cobalt

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT — The Cobalt-based Northern Drugs pharmacy, located at 24 Prospect Avenue, has opened under new ownership. A ribbon cutting ceremony was …

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Local businesses asked for feedback on tariff impacts

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The impacts of U.S. tariffs and advanced technology on local businesses are just a few of the questions officials …

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Grand re-opening for local Alzheimer Society office

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Alzheimer Society Cochrane-Timiskaming celebrated the grand reopening of their new office April 24. It’s located at 240 Shepherdson …

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Englehart preparing for 2026 budget

Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ENGLEHART – Englehart town staff is now preparing the 2026 budget. The proposed budget will be presented at the town’s June 10 committee-of-the-whole …

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New city logo possible as part of branding project

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After 22 years under its current branding, the city of Temiskaming Shores could soon have a new logo and …

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Site exempted from Cobalt sign bylaw

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The third time’s the charm when it comes to adoption of Cobalt’s municipal election sign bylaw. After a few deferrals …

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