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Some business owners do their bookkeeping at the kitchen table on a Sunday night. NorthSync wants to take that night back.

The new bookkeeping service is holding its grand opening open house Thursday, October 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce in New Liskeard.

There’s also a pretty good reason for local business owners to stop by. One person who enters the draw will win a full year of free bookkeeping from NorthSync.

No purchase is necessary. Just stop in, say hello, enter the draw and get a chance to learn more about the new local business and the people behind it.

Thursday, Oct. 15 | 4–6 p.m. | Chamber of Commerce, New Liskeard

There is a particular kind of hire that tells you more than any press release. When a construction project brings in a builder, it is still being built. When it brings in an operator, it is getting ready to run.

Electra Battery Materials just named Garzon Duenas general manager of its cobalt refinery in Temiskaming Shores, effective October 5. His title carries a telling second half: Commissioning Leader. Duenas has spent more than 30 years starting up and running mineral refineries in Canada and internationally, working with cobalt, nickel, copper and specialty chemicals.

The timeline the company laid out runs like this. Select commissioning activities are targeted to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, mechanical completion in the second quarter of 2027, full commissioning and ramp-up in the third quarter, and commercial production in the fourth. Construction, the company says, remains on budget. CEO Trent Mell said they are now "building the team and operating systems needed to commission the refinery and bring it into production safely and reliably."

If it gets there, the Temiskaming Shores plant would be the first source of battery-grade cobalt sulphate in North America, the refined material that goes into electric vehicle batteries, in a market where nearly all of that refining happens in China.

For the Tri-Towns, the part to watch is what "building the team" turns into over the coming months. A refinery shifting from construction to operations starts hiring the people who will run it. Those postings are worth keeping an eye on.

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is holding an Appreciate Autumn Colouring Contest for children ages 3 to 12 from September 19 to October 17.

Children can compete in three age categories: 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12, with a prize for the first-place winner in each group. Colouring pages are available at the library's Reference Desk.

Miller Paving Northern starts rehabilitation work on Dawson Point Road and Peters Road mid-next week. Phase 1 runs about five weeks and covers road base work, electrical preparation and new culverts.

Dawson Point Road closes to through traffic from east of the residential properties to the Peters Road intersection. Detour via Peters Road, Baker Road and McKelvie Road.

Northdale Manor is halfway to its fundraising goal for a trishaw bike through the Cycling Without Boundaries program, and a Thanksgiving raffle is helping close the gap. The bike will let residents get outside and enjoy bike rides again.

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Buy them at Northdale Manor between 2 and 4 PM, or send an e-transfer to [email protected] with your name and contact information. The draw is October 9, with a 50/50, a Cozy Wolf blanket and $50 cash on the prize table.

Timiskaming Home Support is selling homemade meals as a fundraiser. Lasagna, shepherd's pie and meatballs are on the menu, with 9x13 pans at $25 and 8x8 pans at $15.

Order by calling 1-877-318-9678 ext. 2268. Orders are due October 15 and will be ready October 22. Payment details are on the order form, and they will call you when your order is ready.

Want to hand out treats this Halloween but cannot be at the door? The Latchford Fire Department is accepting candy and treat donations. Drop them off at the fire department on October 24 between 1:00 and 3:00 PM.

Your donations help make Halloween sweet and safe for local kids.

Curious about the air in your home? The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is lending out radon gas detectors, and they are easy to try.

Devices can be borrowed for three weeks. If you have questions or want to check one out, call 705-647-4215 or email [email protected].

Student artists can now enter District School Board Ontario North East's 7th Annual Holiday Card Contest. The winning piece becomes the board's official 2026 holiday card, shared with schools and communities across the region.

Artwork is due Tuesday, October 27 by 4 p.m. Students can submit through their school office, by mail, or by emailing a high-resolution file to [email protected]. Full artwork criteria and dimensions are at dsb1.ca/dsb1-holiday-card-contest.

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