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Microburst descends on Elk Lake campsite causing major damage
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP ‒ It was perhaps the scariest three minutes of their lives as a microburst descended on a campsite filled with campers at the Elk …
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COOL PLAY TIME
Eric Begemann and his two-and-a-half year old twins Jack (left) and Leo (right) were enjoying some cool play time together at the Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores Splash Pad at …
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North on Tap offering frothy 7th edition
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Yes, there will be beer. But there will also be local live music and regional food, spirits and wines and non-alcoholic …
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Haileybury Block Party attracts hundreds
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HAILEYBURY – The fifth annual Haileybury Block Party took place Saturday, July 5, attracting art and music lovers under a hot, but clear, day …
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North On Tap sizzled with success despite weather warnings
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Hot humid weather last weekend provided perfect conditions for thirsty attendees at the seventh annual North On Tap Craft Beer Festival. Despite tornado …
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Hospital help is the fruit of lemonade labour
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the past several years, a Haileybury student has been transforming a tart drink into a sweet donation for people facing …
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Canadian flags flew from all forms of transport at the July 1 parade in Cobalt. Joining the fleet of emergency response vehicles, transports, cyclists and walkers were Cobalt riders Jada …
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Making Temiskaming Shores beaches accessible
Ontario is expected to go fully accessible by 2026. Meanwhile, millions of Ontarians with disabilities are having negative experiences getting around their communities for basic things like groceries, banking and …
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Temiskaming and that decade
By Gordon Brock Earlier this year, I caught a glimpse of then-Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus being interviewed by Steve Paikin on TV Ontario’s program “The Agenda.” The interview centred …
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Ball field upgrades memorialize Isaac Walker-Dupont
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES ‒ New fencing and signage upgrades at the Dymond Ball Park B field have been made in memory of a teen who loved to …
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New accessibility equipment unveiled at Temiskaming Shores beaches
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES ‒ With the hot weather lately seeing more people flocking to the New Liskeard and Haileybury beaches, there are new accessibility features at the …
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Thunder hosting 3-on-3 basketball tournament during Block Party
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES ‒ Looking for something new and exciting to try? You may have found it with the Temiskaming Thunder basketball program which is hosting a …
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Harris and Harley hear about wind farm proposal
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HARRIS TOWNSHIP/HARLEY TOWNSHIP ‒ A wind farm in Temiskaming Shores could extend into both Harris and Harley Townships. About 20 area residents and the …
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Reorganization coming to city
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores is reorganizing who does what at city hall, and how much they’re paid. City council has approved a new …
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Lakeshore Road fire damage estimated at $1.9 million
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A preliminary estimate pegs the value of property loss and damage in the fire last month that destroyed a former school …
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City offering additional $25,000 for business upgrades
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A city program offering grants to businesses to improve signage, facades and accessibility has proven so popular there’s now a second …
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Much anticipated Rack Fitness gym set to open in Cobalt
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT ‒ A fully equipped gym is set to open at the location of the former United Church, directly across from the Dr. Pollard Poetry Park …
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Evanturel’s Harvest to Home Market opens July 12
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The Evanturel Township Community Events and Activities Committee (CEAC) will be hosting the 2025 Harvest to Home Market at 414269 Bryan’s Road in the Township of …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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