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Boil Water Advisory for Temiskaming Shores and Englehart/Evanturel

DISTRICT — The Northeast Public Health have advised residents in Temiskaming Shores and Englehart and Evanturel Township of a boil water advisory currently in effect. In Temiskaming Shores a boil … Continue reading Boil Water Advisory for Temiskaming Shores and Englehart/Evanturel →

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Third Family Fun Day on the Farm benefits area food banks

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HARRIS TOWNSHIP — A day of family fun on the Breault Family Farm drew large crowds while celebrating local agriculture and area …

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Hog Line Report

With Angus McStone It was a great way to say goodbye to summer and usher in the fall as Whiskey Sin descended on the Haileybury Curling Club (HCC) …

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Deep Water Project returns for encore shows

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Much like the history that inspired it, the Deep Water Project continues to roll on. An encore performance of …

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A LITTLE SHEEPISH

Members of the Temiskaming 4 H Sheep Club had “the right fluff” as they presented their sheep during the Englehart Fall Fair on September 12. Pictured from left are …

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THEY’VE BEEN FRAMED

It was a family affair. From the left are Heather Foley, Bryce Knott, 11, Brynn Knott, 6, and Jason Knott all having fun participating in the Get Active in …

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New Liskeard Fall Fair celebrated 124 years of rural life

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The 124th New Liskeard Fall Fair had bright sunny days helping to draw in thousands of people over the …

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Loader still in Lake Temagami, residents’ concerns rise

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI — It has been three months since a front-end loader went into Lake Temagami south of Island 665 where it remains …

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Editorial cartoon September 30

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A 2001 local quiz

By Gordon Brock It’s been a sombre month for reflections, what with the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City and the 30th anniversary …

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Truth and Reconciliation

Every year on September 30, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves as a crucial time for reflection, education, and collective healing. It …

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Coleman got colourful with latest Get Active event

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — It’s the happiest event on the Get Active calendar, bursting with colour, fun and good weather. A white t-shirt …

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Cubs take two of three home games against Thunder Bay Kings

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a successful weekend for the New Liskeard Cubs who hosted the Thunder Bay Kings in a three-game …

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Straight From The Hip

By Mike McArthur It’s all over but the crying as the Toronto Blue Jays go from World Series contenders to missing this year’s playoffs. Why, you ask? Well it’s …

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Solar farm proponents shine a light on their project

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Public input continues to be welcome as proponents of a solar farm southeast of here continue consultations. About two …

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Cobalt Royal Canadian Legion marks 100th anniversary

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – One of the district’s oldest Legions is celebrating its centennial, as Cobalt Branch 44 hosts a gala dinner, open house …

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Police Blotter

OPP Auxiliary hosting Full Plate food drive on Saturday TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary members across the province will unite on Saturday, October 3, for Operation …

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Chamber reaches out to businesses about impacts of tariffs

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Chamber wants to hear from its membership about how the latest round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs …

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Saddle & Spur Co. hitches on to new venture

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Talk about timing. There could not have been a better occasion to debut a new business than the grand opening celebration …

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Politicians, dignitaries welcome TTF to new digs

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A sunny day, dozens of well-wishers and the snip of a ribbon helped the Temiskaming Foundation usher in a …

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Latchford has two candidates running for the mayor’s job in 2026

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD — The Town of Latchford has a busy municipal election season with four councillors and a mayor to be selected. The …

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Coleman mayoral candidates outline their plans

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Township of Coleman has two candidates running in the 2026 election for the position of mayor. The township …

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Two acclaimed to DTSSAB board

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While some board members may change following the upcoming municipal elections, the representatives for the unorganized regions under the …

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