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October 16, 2026
Inside This Issue Of Tri Town Today
🌤️ Weather - Light Rain then Cloudy with Showers Low -5 High 5
📰 Local News – Boil Water Advisory for Englehart
📅 Events – A List of Events Happening Around Temiskaming Shores Area
🏪 Local Spotlight – Food Drive Ends Today
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Oct 16th
TDSS Basketball Auction - Online (Facebook event) | Bidding Oct 15 noon to Oct 18 | Local businesses donated items to support the Timiskaming District Secondary School basketball teams. View lots in the event Discussions page and bid by commenting on each photo.
Halloween Pet Photos Fundraiser - 305 Farr Drive | 5-7 PM | Dress up your furry friend for a photo and help local animals in need. Nail trims $15, photo backdrops by donation, plus a best-dressed prize.
Thanksgiving Potluck - OMPH Parish Hall, 81 Maple St, New Liskeard | 6 PM | Bring a dish to share if you can; the parish provides turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. RSVP to [email protected].
Stitch N' Sip - Open Studio Libre, Haileybury | 7:00-9:00 PM | Learn kinusaiga art with Sabrina Somersall over mocktails. Ages 12 and up, no experience needed, materials provided. Tickets $50, or $40 for TAG members.
Craig Cardiff Live - Whiskeyjack Beer Co., Haileybury | 8:00 PM | Singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff performs at Whiskeyjack Beer Co. Tickets are available now at whiskeyjackbeer.ca/events and on Eventbrite.
Oct 17th
Cobalt Ghost Walk - Cobalt Mining Museum | 10:30am-2:30pm | Explore Cobalt's eerie mining history on a family-friendly, one-hour walking tour. Tours leave every 30 minutes, cost $15 plus tax, and run rain, snow or shine. Tickets: https://www.cobaltminingmuseum.com/gift-shop/cobalt-ghost-walk-2026
Fall Fun Days - 487413 Aidie Creek Garden Rd, Englehart | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, registration required | Outdoor play and family fun with EarlyON and Keepers of the Circle. Reserve a spot with Karly at 1-855-647-7874 ext. 5070.
Aidie Creek Maze Night - Aidie Creek Gardens | 7:00-10:00 PM | The fall farm keeps its maze open after dark (not a haunted event), weather permitting. Check their Facebook page for weather calls.
Punk Night - Haileybury Legion Branch 54, Haileybury | Doors 7:30 PM, music 8:00 PM | Five punk bands from Ontario play the Legion. $15 at the door, cash only. All ages; cash bar for 19+ with ID.
Oct 18th
Cobalt Ghost Walk - Cobalt Mining Museum | 10:30am-2:30pm | Explore Cobalt's eerie mining history on a family-friendly, one-hour walking tour. Tours leave every 30 minutes, cost $15 plus tax, and run rain, snow or shine. Tickets: https://www.cobaltminingmuseum.com/gift-shop/cobalt-ghost-walk-2026
Pumpkin-Palooza Art Workshop - Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake | 10-11:30 AM | Pumpkin-themed art workshop for kids ages 6+ with instructor Natalie St Cyr. $30 plus tax; register via the Museum's sign-up form.
Oct 19th
Small Business Week - New Liskeard and area | Oct 19-22 | Enterprise Temiskaming free workshops and events for Small Business Week. Register via QR codes on their Facebook post.
Moosehide Craft Class, Latchford - Srgt Aubry Cosens Legion Branch 629 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Make moccasins, mitts, or a trapper's hat over three evenings with all materials supplied. Projects cost $100 to $175 and beading is optional. A $50 deposit saves your seat.
Oct 20th
Networking Breakfast - Gilli's Truck Stop, Highway 11 North | 7:30-10:00 AM | Small Business Week networking breakfast hosted by Enterprise Temiskaming. Free; register via their Facebook QR codes.
Financing Your Business for Success - Online via Zoom | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET | Webinar with Terri Millar and Mansi Dholakia on the financing process and preparing for conversations with lenders. Registration required.
Adult Dance: Intermediate Tap - Dymond Community Hall | 8:20-9:05 PM | Drop-in $15 with Victoria Patterson; doors 8:10. E-transfer [email protected].
Oct 21st
Author Reading and Signing - Cobalt Public Library, Cobalt | 10:30 a.m. | Christine Langlois reads from and signs Maude's Chance, her first historical novel set in 1909 Cobalt during a typhoid epidemic. Meet the author and get your copy.
Book Signing and Meet-and-Greet - Chat Noir Books, New Liskeard | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Meet Kirkland Lake-born author Christine Langlois and get her novel Maude's Chance signed, a story set in 1909 Cobalt and based on true events. Pre-orders available.
Hiring Local Talent Session - New Liskeard and area | Noon-1:00 PM | Small Business Week employer session on hiring local talent. Free; register via Enterprise Temiskaming Facebook QR codes.
Horse Owner Meeting - Kerns Hall, 279279 Milberta Rd, New Liskeard | 6:30-8:30 PM | An evening on horse health and well-being with guest speaker Dr. Alison Moore, OMAFA lead veterinarian, covering infectious diseases like strangles and herpes virus. Contact Temiskaming Veterinary Services to attend. RSVP to Chantal.
Adult Dance: Beginner Hip Hop - Dymond Community Hall | 8:20-9:05 PM | Drop-in $15 with Victoria Patterson; doors 8:10. E-transfer [email protected].
Oct 22nd
Chamber Business Awards Gala - Riverside Place, Temiskaming Shores | 5:30-9:30 PM | The Chamber honours its 2026 Business Awards finalists with dinner and winners announcement. Tickets $60 members, $75 non-members at tsacc.ca.
Horse Owner Meeting - 38 Edward Street, Porquis Junction | 7:00-9:00 PM | An evening on horse health and well-being with guest speaker Dr. Alison Moore, OMAFA lead veterinarian, covering infectious diseases like strangles and herpes virus. Contact Temiskaming Veterinary Services to attend.
Oct 23rd
Murder Mystery Night - Cobalt Public Library | 6:00 PM | Everyone is a suspect at the library's adult murder mystery. $10 entrance, snacks served. RSVP to the library by October 21 at 705-679-8120.
Oct 24th
Belle-Vallee Craft and Vendor Show - Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Church basement, Belle-Vallee | 9 AM to 3 PM | 20+ local artisans and vendors with free admission, free draws and a penny sale.
Cobalt Ghost Walk - Cobalt Mining Museum | 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, half-hour starts | Spooky guided walks with new stops and stories. $15 plus tax, 12 per group, arrive early. Family friendly, leashed dogs welcome.
Casper Movie Night - Armstrong Township Public Library | 12:30 pm | The library screens the classic Casper, free with water and popcorn for everyone. A friendly-ghost afternoon for the whole family.
Author Presentation and Signing - Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Hear author Christine Langlois present Maude's Chance, her historical novel set in 1909 Cobalt during a typhoid epidemic, and get your copy signed.
Scout Campfire - Waterfront Bandstand, New Liskeard | 6:00 PM | Campfire songs, skits and community with Temiskaming Shores Scouts, plus free hot chocolate after. Bring a lawn chair and dress for the weather.
Live and Local - Englehart Legion | 7:00 PM-12:00 AM | Six local acts take the stage: Kris.P. Cashless, Fred D. Smith, Camryn Mills, Jayden Martin, Warren Evans and Dan Woods. $5 cover, 19 plus.
Aidie Creek Maze Night - Aidie Creek Gardens | 7:00-10:00 PM | The fall farm keeps its maze open after dark (not a haunted event), weather permitting. Check their Facebook page for weather calls.
Halloween Dance - Riverside Place | 8 PM | Northern Animals hosts a Halloween dance at Riverside Place. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Rocky Horror Night in Cobalt - Classic Theatre, Cobalt | Doors 7 PM, film 8 PM | Rocky Horror experience with props, costumes and prop bags. Costumes encouraged. $40 general admission includes snacks.
Oct 25th
Halloween Run/Walk - Tennis Courts, New Liskeard | 9:30 am kick-off | Get Active in Temiskaming closes its 2026 series with 1K to 15K routes, costumes encouraged and prizes for best costume. Register online to save on fees.
Cobalt Ghost Walk - Cobalt Mining Museum | 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, half-hour starts | Spooky guided walks with new stops and stories. $15 plus tax, 12 per group, arrive early. Family friendly, leashed dogs welcome.
Pumpkin Carving - Elk Lake Community Centre | 1 PM | The Elk Lake Fun Federation hosts a pumpkin carving event at the Community Centre. It is free and open to kids 12 and under.
Night at the Museum - Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake | 4:00 to 6:30 PM | Halloween event for kids ages 4 to 9 with games, activities and crafts. Tickets are $15 plus tax, $12 for members. Spots are limited, so register early through the QR code or the registration link.
Cobalt Trunk or Treat - Cobalt Train Station | 5:00-8:00 PM | Free family night with decorated trunks, games and treats. Costumes encouraged, prizes for best dressed. Register your vehicle with the Cobalt Youth Recreation Association.
Oct 26th
Skate with the Cubs - Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena | 9:30-10:30 AM | Skate with the New Liskeard Cubs U18 and meet the players on their PD day. Free. Sponsored by Nicholls Fabricators Inc.
Aidie Creek Fall Fun Days - Aidie Creek Gardens | 10 AM-5 PM | PD Day bonus open day at the fall farm. The Fall Fun area is pet-free, so leave the dog at home.
Oct 27th
Ignite AI Workshop - Grande Event Centre, North Bay | 9 AM-12 PM | Free hands-on half-day workshop teaching business owners to use AI effectively and get AI recommending their business. Registration required at askaibetternorthbay.eventbrite.ca.
Halloween Crafts - 247 Whitewood Ave, New Liskeard | 4:30-5:30 PM, registration required | Spooky, silly, creative fun with EarlyON and Keepers of the Circle. Bring the little ones along. Register with Karly at 1-855-647-7874 ext. 5070.
Oct 28th
Ignite AI Workshop - Cobalt Station, Cobalt | 9 AM-12 PM | Free hands-on half-day workshop teaching business owners to use AI effectively and get AI recommending their business. Registration required at askaibettercobalt.eventbrite.ca.
Honouring Bravery - Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum | 4-7 PM Oct 28-30; 11 AM-3 PM Oct 31 | Canadians at Normandy, June 6, 1944: stories and WWI/WWII artifacts from local families. Schools can book visits.
Oct 29th
Halloween Family Photos - 247 Whitewood Ave, New Liskeard | 4:30-5:30 PM, registration required | Costumes on, cameras out. Capture spooky family memories with EarlyON and Keepers of the Circle. Book with Karly at 1-855-647-7874 ext. 5070.
Oct 30th
Curling Bananas Charity Bonspiel - Espanola Curling Club, Espanola | A bananas weekend of charity curling for all levels. Register at curlingbananas.com or email [email protected].
Legion Super Supper - Branch 54, Haileybury Legion | 5:00-7:00 PM | Ham and scalloped potatoes with peas, carrots, salad and dessert, served by the hard-working Ladies' Auxiliary. $18 per person. Come hungry.
Halloween Curling Social - Englehart, 82 7th Ave | 7:30 pm | Open the curling season with Halloween games, drinks and costumes on the ice. Ten dollars includes the game and pizza. RSVP by October 28.
Halloween Party at Motel Coutu - Motel Coutu, Notre-Dame-du-Nord QC | 9:30 PM | Karaoke and costume night with a best-costume contest worth $150, $100 and $50. Sing, dance and dress up. 18 and over.
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Food Drive Ends Today
Pic Credit: ÉSC Sainte-Marie
There's still time to help fill the shelves at the local community food bank.
Students at École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie are wrapping up their fall food drive today, Friday, October 16.
The school's Apollo community has been collecting food donations to support local individuals and families who rely on the community food bank.
Anyone wishing to contribute is encouraged to contact the school about dropping off a donation before the collection ends.
It's one more way local students are helping make a difference in their community.
Anyone wishing to donate can contact École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie to confirm where and when to drop off non-perishable food items before the collection closes today.
Emmit Babin Earns Saints Spotlight
Pic Credit: TDSS Friends & Families
Sometimes being a good classmate is as simple as helping someone catch up after they've missed school.
Emmit Babin is being recognized in the Saints Spotlight for consistently lending a hand to fellow students.
Whether it's sharing notes, providing helpful resources or offering guidance, Emmit makes an effort to ensure classmates who have been away don't fall behind.
The school thanked Emmit for demonstrating what it means to be a Saint through his kindness and willingness to help others.
Boil Water Advisory for Englehart
Pic Credit: The Corporation of the Township of Evanturel
Residents served by the Englehart drinking water system are being advised to boil their tap water following a new advisory issued Thursday, October 15.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency says the advisory affects the entire town of Englehart. Residents in Evanturel who receive water from the Englehart system are also affected.
All tap water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before being used for drinking, cooking, washing food, brushing teeth, preparing baby formula or making ice. Bottled water is another option.
Tap water can still be used for showers and baths, but it should not be swallowed. Young children should be given sponge baths instead.
For dishes, use a dishwasher's high-temperature or sanitize cycle. Dishes washed by hand should be rinsed in hot, soapy water and sanitized according to the advisory.
Residents will be notified when the water is safe to drink again.
For more information, contact the Town of Englehart at 705-544-2244 or the Northeastern Public Health Unit at 1-877-442-1212.
🎨 Appreciate Autumn Colouring Contest
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.
🍬 Halloween Treat Drive in Latchford
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.
🏠 Radon Detectors at the Library
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].
🎨 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest
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.
📋 Fun & Games Cancelled at OMPH
The Fun & Games group at Our Mother of Perpetual Help and St. Patrick Parishes will not meet this October. The parish hall floor is still being repaired, and the parish does not want small kids crawling on it.
Watch for word on when the group returns.
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