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Extreme cold warning lifted

Environment 海角直播 has lifted an extreme cold warning for the Temiskaming Shores and Temagami areas. As the temperature warms, flurries are expected tomorrow (Wednesday).

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Brethour Township in danger of failing

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP – Brethour Township is looking for solutions to what looks like an impossible situation. The township has had a financial audit completed …

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THE ART OF THE UNICORN

Everything was coming up unicorns for Blake Mongrain at a January 2 session at Open Studio Libre. Fitting the five-year-old from Barrie with her handcrafted mask was grandmother Paula Hermans …

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READING FOR ALL

Mandy Laurila displays one of the books in the Englehart Public Library’s latest collection. The library has acquired a series of “decodable” books for children and teenagers that use a …

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BOXED IN AND OUT

Wondering what to do with all those empty boxes left over after Christmas? Open Studio Libre in Haileybury had an idea 鈥� invite in a crew of youngsters, and build …

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Armstrong Township sees growth in 2024

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township enjoyed a strong year in terms of buildings and business growth, says Armstrong Township Mayor Jean Marc Boileau. The …

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Temagami keeps eye on future

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami Mayor Dan O’Mara presented his 2024 report to the community in early January, and numerous projects and areas of concern were …

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Ups and downs

鈥� Thumbs down to the notion that Brethour Township could collapse after a financial audit signalled the small municipality can鈥檛 continue as it is. Like many small townships and towns, …

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Looking ahead…and back

By Diane Johnston What better date than January 1 to turn the page, make a fresh start, begin anew? Move more, eat less; read more, stress less; save more, spend …

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Julien joining Team Rajala at U20 Nationals in PEI

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES 鈥� Kamdyn Julien, a 17-year-old who curls out of the Horne Granite Curling Club, has made a name for himself in Northern Ontario curling. …

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Study warns homelessness rising in Northern Ontario

DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – Without significant government investment, homelessness in Northern Ontario could climb to between 10,674 and 26,633 people by 2035, a new report warns. It has already climbed by …

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Two Englehart councillors join animal task force

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart is sending two council members to the new regional animal task force John and Dwayne Shymko are attempting to organize. Englehart …

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100 Women donation to help victim of violence

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES 鈥� When a group of generous, compassionate, focussed women get together they can make a big difference in another person鈥檚 life. This is what …

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Charlton area hatchery netting funding infusion

    TORONTO (Staff/Special) – The Ontario government has announced that it is investing over $75 million to update Ontario’s fish hatchery program to provide better fishing opportunities across the …

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United Way opening funding door

    SUDBURY (Special) 鈥� Do you have a program that helps kids, builds strong and health communities, or eases poverty? The United Way Centraide North East Ontario is accepting …

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Two vying to be local federal NDP candidate

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a two-way race between candidates to represent the New Democratic Party in Nipissing-Timiskaming in the next federal election. Valerie Kennedy, …

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A Northern plan for safer highways

By Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof Road safety has many factors, but there are issues that add disproportionately to dangerous conditions. When I was first elected, it was mainly winter maintenance. …

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Angus sees opportunity for NDP after PM resigns

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES 鈥� For Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus, Justin Trudeau had little choice but to announce he will be stepping down as prime minister and …

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