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Years ago, a landscaping company would pull four or five employees off their regular jobs to sort through boxes of receipts.

Instead of building patios and walkways, they were sitting on the floor spread out in the owner's living room, trying to figure out what had been purchased and why.

All so the paperwork could go to the accountant.

Sound familiar?

Mykal Petersen, owner of NorthSync in New Liskeard, says it's a problem many small business owners still face.

Receipts get tossed into trucks, personal and business purchases get mixed together, and months later nobody remembers what that $187 purchase was for.

Those forgotten receipts can mean missed deductions and extra accounting costs.

But Mykal has a simpler approach.

A contractor picks up supplies, gets back into the truck, takes a picture of the receipt and uploads it.

That's it.

The picture goes to a private online portal, and Mykal takes care of recording and organizing the transaction.

If he's at his desk, he says the receipt might be processed before the contractor even leaves the parking lot.

His goal is to reduce the time clients spend managing their bookkeeping to less than 30 minutes a month.

And if you're already sitting on six months of receipts?

He can help with that too.

With tax season approaching, perhaps there's a better way to spend your evenings than sorting through a shoebox.

Especially when there's someone right here in New Liskeard who actually enjoys doing the books.

And your employees might appreciate it too.

I know I would have. I was one of those landscaping employees sitting on that living room floor.

Learn more at https://northsync.ca/ or email Mykal at [email protected].

An evening of live music will bring local performers together in New Liskeard for a special Remembrance Day edition of The Coffee House.

The event takes place Tuesday, November 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church Auditorium, 70 Wellington Street.

The evening will feature a lineup of local musicians and entertainers, including Buffalo Road Acoustic, Jessica Lemay Vocal Students, Darren Bougie, Jesse and Audry Raycraft, Alex Wight, Zachery Mauno, GM Blacktop and Random Chants.

The Coffee House regularly brings local Canadian musicians together, giving performers a place to share their music with the community.

This special edition takes place on the eve of Remembrance Day, combining the group's support for local music with an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of remembrance.

Residents are invited to come out, enjoy an evening of live performances and support the musicians who help keep the local music scene alive.

A refurbished snow groomer and other equipment are on the way for Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village in North Cobalt, thanks to $208,004 in provincial funding.

The money, announced November 5 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, will also help the ski hill install an air-conditioning unit. The village offers downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing to families in the Temiskaming Shores area.

Club president Mark Howey says the investment will help improve equipment reliability and allow the village to expand its operating hours. He noted that the hill has been bringing generations together for 70 years.

The local grant is part of more than $1.8 million announced for 11 northern Ontario tourism businesses and attractions. The announcement was made at the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit in Sault Ste. Marie.

For more details, see the November 5 announcement at nohfc.com.

Construction activity is picking up at Electra Battery Materials' cobalt refinery in Temiskaming Shores, where the site workforce has grown from about 60 people in August to 130.

In an October 26 update, Electra said the project remains within its US$73 million construction budget. Work has moved beyond foundations and steel structures into equipment installation, building enclosure and electrical work.

The company plans to begin selected commissioning activities before the end of 2026. It is targeting mechanical completion in the second quarter of 2027 and commercial production in the fourth quarter of that year.

Glencore is expected to supply cobalt feedstock for commissioning and ramp-up through 2027, with longer-term supply arrangements through 2031. Electra also says about 60 per cent of planned cobalt sulphate output through 2029 is committed to battery maker LG Energy Solution.

The refinery is being built to process cobalt into material used in rechargeable batteries. The construction milestones are company targets, not completed production dates.

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The Municipality of Notre-Dame-du-Nord has issued a boil water advisory, currently in effect. Residents should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking it or using it for cooking.

The advisory stays in effect until further notice.

The Town of Englehart holds its Town Council meeting on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in the council offices. All are welcome to attend in person or online to hear what is going on in town.

The Grandpals Program is looking for volunteers aged 55 and up to connect with elementary students through conversation, storytelling and shared learning. Volunteers visit classrooms weekly for 8 to 10 sessions, and orientation and support are provided. No teaching experience is needed. Contact Alex Leveille at 705-647-5709 or [email protected].

The 2027 Hilliardton Marsh wall calendars are now available at retailers across the area. Pick one up in Elk Lake at J&S Variety; in New Liskeard at Clean Scene, Findlay's Drug Store, Gilli's Truck Stop and Chat Noir Books; in Cobalt at The Lavender Fox and White Mountain Publications; in Englehart at Williams & Scott Hardware and Marshall's Pharmasave; in Earlton at Earlton Timber Mart; in Thornloe at Northern Feed & Supplies; and in Haileybury at Smallman IDA Pharmacy.

Timiskaming Home Support is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the community. Anyone who can spare time to help neighbours get a hot meal can call 1-877-318-9678 to sign up.

The Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area runs bingo every Sunday evening from September to March, 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Eastlink 10 and Facebook Live. The club distributes over $35,000 across the local community for people and projects in need. The club welcomes new volunteers and members.

The Town of Englehart is looking for residents to serve on its Special Events Committee for the 2026-2030 term. The committee promotes active lifestyles and community involvement, helps develop local events and supports fundraising. Applications are available on the town website and at Community Hall and Town Hall, or by email at [email protected]. Apply by Monday, November 23, 2026.

Village Noël Temiskaming is running a 50/50 raffle during its November 19 to 21 event. Buy and fill out tickets at the information kiosk near the entrance for a chance to win thousands of dollars. Advance tickets are available by emailing [email protected].

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library has posted its November calendar. Regular offerings include a weekend book sale and La Leche League Tuesday mornings. Light-therapy lamp loans begin November 9, Service Canada visits November 19, and a Christmas Craft and Story event runs November 28. The library is closed November 11 for Remembrance Day. Full calendar at temisklibrary.com.

Elk Lake Public School is accepting donations of new items for its annual Facebook auction fundraiser. If you have something new to give, the school would love to hear from you. Bidding opens at 8 AM on December 2 and closes at 8 PM on December 3 on Facebook.

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library wants to hear from French-language readers. From November 1 to 30, patrons can fill out a bookmark survey at the library about French book and article purchases.

Each completed bookmark returned enters the participant in a prize draw, and multiple bookmarks may be filled out. The library says the results will help enrich its collection, improve services, and plan for the future.

Timiskaming Home Support is looking for community-minded people to join its Board of Directors. Board members help guide the organization's work supporting seniors living independently with dignity and care. To learn more, call 1-877-318-9678 or email [email protected].

Village Noël Temiskaming needs 4 fire keepers for Friday, November 20, with shifts at 9:00–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00–3:00 PM, and 3:00–5:00 PM. Fire keepers tend the fire and welcome visitors to the warm atmosphere of the village. Without a keeper, there is no fire, so call 705-650-0503 to join the volunteer team.

Applications are now open for the Rotary Club of Englehart Christmas Hamper Program, supporting local individuals and families facing financial challenges this holiday season. Hampers include groceries, hygiene items, and a gift for children 18 and younger. Paper applications are available at Englehart Town Hall. The final day to apply is November 16, 2026.

The Municipality of Temagami's next curbside collection, including the Welcome Centre Transfer Station, is Tuesday, November 10. Remember one tag, one bag. Collections continue every two weeks until May 25, 2027.

The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association is looking for a coach for its U18 House League Select team for the 2026-27 season. Interested coaches should email [email protected] by Monday, November 9.

Temiskaming Hospital is seeking engaged and passionate people to serve on its Board of Directors, with a time commitment of about 5 to 9 hours every other month. The hospital is especially seeking experience in accounting, governance, clinical work, construction and project management, health care policy, legal matters, patient advisory and public affairs.

Applicants must be at least 18 and meet the qualifications in the hospital bylaws. To express interest, contact Gail Waghorn, Secretary to the Board, by November 23, 2026 at [email protected].

The Municipality of Charlton and Dack will hold a public meeting on zoning application Z2026-01 on Thursday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 287237 Sprucegrove Road, Englehart. The application would permit converting the former school building for light industrial use, including uses supporting the mining industry.

For more information, contact Vaughn Finch, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, at 705-544-7525.

The Ministry of Transportation will hold a second public information centre on the 2+1 Roadway Model Pilot Project on Highway 11 on Wednesday, November 25, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Temagami Community Centre, 100A Spruce Drive in Temagami. Project team members will present the design progress and answer questions, and comments will be accepted until December 2. Details are also available at highway11pilot.ca.

Haileybury Legion Branch 54 says today, Sunday, November 8, wraps up the last weekend of its Poppy Campaign, which raises funds for local veterans and their families. The branch is grateful to everyone who has helped so far.

A few canvasser spots are still open today. Anyone who can help should contact Jennifer Franks at 705-648-1551.

The Cobalt Public Library has posted its November calendar. A Vendors Market runs Friday, November 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Lego Club builds Christmas trees on Saturdays November 21 and 28 at noon, and the Grocery Draw is Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m. The Giving Tree Campaign starts November 14, Knitting Club meets Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., and Early On Play Group meets Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Service Canada holds a mobile clinic Tuesday, November 17 from 1 to 5 p.m., Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Registration runs Mondays November 16 and 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Adult Book Club meets Thursday, November 26 at 5 p.m.

The Township of Armstrong has moved its landfill to winter hours, now in effect through March 31, 2027. The landfill is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Town of Cobalt Municipal Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for Remembrance Day. For emergencies during those hours, call 705-679-4200.

The Museum of Northern History in Kirkland Lake is hosting this year's Magic of Christmas. The museum's second floor will be closed to the public from Thursday, November 12 to Monday, November 23 while the event is set up, and operating hours will change over the next few weeks. There will be two public open houses, with dates to be announced on the museum's Facebook page and at northernhistory.ca.

The Kirkland Lake Curling Club's brand-new season starts in early November, and curlers of all skill levels are welcome. Leagues include Beginner, Open, Mixed and Men's, with traditional four-person teams or doubles curling. The club hall is also available to rent for birthdays, weddings, baby showers and work parties. For league details and fees, contact the club at 44 Water Lane, Kirkland Lake, 705-567-4501, or [email protected].

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🃏 Sun Nov 8 · Team Cribbage Tournament, 1:30 PM, $40/team
🎭 Fri Nov 13 · The Vagina Monologues, 7:30 PM, $40
🍝 Sat Nov 14 · Malawi Fundraiser Dinner, doors 5:30 PM, $20

🥞 Weekend Breakfast at Branch 54
📍 Haileybury Legion Branch 54, Haileybury · 🕖 Every Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM · 💲 $12, $6 for kids
Join the Legion's volunteers for breakfast every Saturday and Sunday morning.

🥞 Lions d'Earlton Brunch
📍 Coeur du Village, 18 10e rue East, Earlton · 🕖 9 a.m.-1 p.m. · 💲 $15, $8 for children aged 6 to 8
The Earlton Lions serve Sunday brunch at Coeur du Village.

🙏 Indigenous Remembrance Day Service
📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87, Kirkland Lake · 🕖 11:00 AM
Remembrance service honouring Indigenous veterans, with soup and sandwiches to follow in the branch.

🃏 Team Cribbage Tournament
📍 Motel Coutu, Notre-Dame-du-Nord · 🕖 1:30 PM · 💲 $40 per team
All funds returned as prizes; bar opens at 1:00 PM, kitchen at 4:00 PM. Call 819-723-2131 to register.

🏆 Club Coach Youth Workshop
📍 Horne Granite Curling Club, 11 May St S, New Liskeard
One-day workshop for volunteer coaches who work with youth curlers, especially U-12s, covering teaching beginners, technical skills and age-appropriate activities. Register through Curling Ontario. More info

🎭 Food for Thought Exhibition
📍 Temiskaming Art Gallery, Haileybury · 🕖 During gallery hours until Nov. 23
Ontario Society of Artists members exhibition with work by Cesar Forero, Melissa LaPorte, Sue Gamble and Gerry Gooderham.

🎄 Christmas Wish Applications
📍 Online at tschristmaswish.ca · 🕖 Applications open now and close Tuesday, Dec. 1
The Christmas Wish program raises money to provide gifts of new clothing and toys to local school-aged children in need.

📚 Book Club Discusses The Wishing Bridge
📍 Spring Creek · 🕖 6:15 PM
The Armstrong Public Library book club meets at Spring Creek to discuss The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman.

🎭 125, rue des Malaises
📍 Empire Cinema Twins, New Liskeard · 🕖 7 PM
ACFO-Témiskaming presents this French comedy film; tickets at the ACFO-Témiskaming office in New Liskeard or online. More info

🍝 Tourtière Sale at Coeur du Village
📍 Coeur du Village, 18-10e Rue, Earlton · 🕖 Starting Monday, November 9
Coeur du Village tourtières are back: 6-inch for $9 and 9-inch for $18. Reserve at 705-563-2122 or 705-622-6128.

🎶 Music Jam
📍 Golden Age Club, 22 Argentite St, Cobalt · 🕖 Every Tuesday, 1:30-4 PM
Bring your instrument, your voice or simply enjoy an afternoon of live music with fellow music lovers. Everyone is welcome.

👨‍👩‍👧 After School Reading Boost
📍 Englehart Public Library · 🕖 Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · 💲 Free
One-on-one reading help with Sue for kids; call (705) 544-2100 or message the library on Facebook to register.

🤝 Student Fundraiser Food Sale
📍 École Rivière-des-Quinze, Notre-Dame-du-Nord · 🕖 4:15–7:00 PM
Students in the school's semi-specialized trade program sell homemade treats and sauces for Notre-Dame-du-Nord Christmas baskets. Butter tarts $15, sugar cream $14, chocolate balls $12, sweet-salty squares $18, spaghetti sauce $10–$12, garlic butter $2. No reservations.

🎵 Remembrance Day Coffee House
📍 St. Paul's United Church Auditorium, 70 Wellington Street, New Liskeard · 🕖 7:00-10:00 PM
Local musicians including Buffalo Road Acoustic, Jessica Lemay's vocal students and Darren Bougie perform at a special Remembrance Day edition of The Coffee House.

🩺 Yoga Tuesdays in Earlton
📍 Earlton Rec Centre (upstairs hall), Earlton · 🕖 Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 PM · 💲 $15 per class or 5 classes for $50
Weekly beginner-friendly yoga with certified instructor Mélyssa Léveillé of Earth Soul Yoga, with relaxation, meditation, movement and breath work; bring your mat.

👨‍👩‍👧 Keepers November Family Activities
📍 Keepers of the Circle, New Liskeard · 🕖 November 10–28
November programming includes Kids Medicine Pillows Nov 10, meal kit pickups Nov 11 and 18, Women's Selfcare Nov 12, Sensory Bottles Nov 17, a Village Noël luncheon Nov 19, National Child Day Nov 20, Family Bingo Nov 24, Feather Cases Nov 26, and Playgroup and Lunch Nov 28. Registration required.

🎭 Adult Dance Classes at PDDS
📍 Dymond Community Hall, New Liskeard · 🕖 8:20-9:05 PM · 💲 $15 drop-in
Tuesday and Wednesday night adult classes run through November, from ballet to hip hop; drop-ins welcome, questions to [email protected].

🤝 Haileybury Curling Club Online Auction
📍 Haileybury Curling Club · 🕖 In-person viewing Nov 10-12; online bidding Friday, Dec 4 to Sunday, Dec 6
More than 100 items, from a signed Paul Coffey jersey to a sailing tour, with bidding at 32auctions.com. More info

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Program
📍 Armstrong Township Public Library, 35 10th Street, Earlton · 🕖 9 AM-12 PM
Crafts, story time, music and sensory fun for families with children ages 0-6, also on Wednesday, Nov. 25; register with the QR code on the library's poster.

🃏 Washers Night
📍 Coeur du Village, 18 10e rue, Earlton · 🕖 Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. · 💲 $6.50 members, $7 non-members
Play washers every Wednesday evening; all skill levels welcome.

🎭 Adult Dance Classes at PDDS
📍 Dymond Community Hall, New Liskeard · 🕖 8:20-9:05 PM · 💲 $15 drop-in
Tuesday and Wednesday night adult classes run through November, from ballet to hip hop; drop-ins welcome, questions to [email protected].

🤝 Seniors Gardening Program Starts
📍 Location to be announced, Temagami · 🕖 1:00 PM
The Municipality of Temagami's Seniors Growing Closer gardening program now begins Thursday, Nov. 12, with sessions through March 2027; everyone welcome, with free senior transport from the townsite.

🤝 Skating Club Photoshoot Fundraiser
📍 Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, Haileybury · 🕖 4:30-6:30 PM · 💲 $20 session fee
Photo sessions with Justina Phippen Photography, with proceeds supporting the Temiskaming Shores Skating Club.

🤝 Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sale
📍 ÉSC Sainte-Marie · 🕖 Order by Thursday, Nov 12 · 💲 $18 a dozen
Apollo Impro sells boxes of 12 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts; order by email or through a team member, with pickup the following Monday.

🎄 Northern Drugs Night of Lights
📍 Northern Drugs Smallman, 368 Main St, Haileybury · 🕖 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Festive savings and treats, with 15% off Christmas giftware, coffee, Timbits and snacks, plus a draw for extra discounts.

🃏 Card Day
📍 Coeur du Village, Earlton · 🕖 Every Friday, 1-3 PM
The Golden Age Club hosts a card day every Friday afternoon at Coeur du Village in Earlton. Come play cards with the club.

🍝 Chili Cook Off at Branch 54
📍 Haileybury Legion Branch 54, Haileybury · 💲 $8
One more chance to eat and rate a chili bowl for $8. The winner will be announced as soon as possible.

🩺 Caring for Seniors Session
📍 Temiskaming Hospital · 🕖 1:00–4:00 PM
Community Classroom session for caregivers supporting older adults at home; drop in anytime, register on Eventbrite or at the front desk.

🎵 Fred Smith Plays Charlton
📍 Charlton Legion, 40 Bay St, Charlton · 🕖 6:30–9:00 PM · 💲 $5 at the door
Singer-songwriter Fred D. Smith plays the Charlton Legion with Camryn Mills and Jayden Martin. All ages.

🎭 The Vagina Monologues
📍 Classic Theatre, Cobalt · 🕖 7:30 PM (also Saturday, Nov 14) · 💲 $40
Local women perform Eve Ensler's play, with proceeds supporting the Pavilion Women's Centre second-stage transitional housing program. More info

🛍️ Winter Market New Liskeard
📍 Riverside Place, New Liskeard · 🕖 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Indoor winter market at Riverside Place with local farmers and vendors.

🛍️ Bazar d'Earlton
📍 St-Jean-Baptiste Church basement, Earlton · 🕖 9:30 AM–4:00 PM · 💲 Hot lunch $18 (12+), $10 (6–11), free under 5
UCFO Franco-Ontariennes bazaar with pastries, crafts, hot lunch and a penny sale with draws at 3:00 PM.

🛍️ Hudson Holiday Market
📍 Hudson Hall · 🕖 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Over 20 vendors, with Scouts Canada serving hot fresh donuts; proceeds benefit the Hudson Township Recreation Committee.

👨‍👩‍👧 Children's Sewing Class: Upcycle Jeans
📍 Gem Sewing, New Liskeard · 🕖 11:00 AM · 💲 $30
Turn old jeans into an embellished bag or Christmas gifts. Students bring their own supplies; only 8 spots, reserve online.

🛍️ St Paul's Christmas Market
📍 St Paul's United Church, 70 Wellington Street North, New Liskeard · 🕖 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Baking, sewing and crafts plus a touch and take sale, with lunch at $10 per person.

🍝 Malawi Fundraiser Dinner
📍 Temiskaming Church, 583472 West Rd, Haileybury · 🕖 Doors 5:30 PM, dinner 6:00 PM · 💲 $20
A warm meal, live music, and a silent auction of centrepieces and desserts. All proceeds support the Malawi Missions Project. Seats are limited. More info

🎵 Vulturesque Live at Whiskeyjack
📍 Whiskeyjack Beer Company, 485 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury · 🕖 8:00 PM · 💲 $10
Classic rock, blues, funk, and soul from Vulturesque with local craft beer. More info

🎭 Herringbone Quilt Evening Class
📍 Gem Sewing, New Liskeard · 🕖 5:00–8:00 PM · 💲 $80 includes the lesson and pattern; fabric extra
Beginner-to-intermediate quilting class to make a herringbone quilt over two Monday evening sessions (also Nov 23). Only 3 spots; reserve online or at the store.

🎭 Herringbone Quilt Afternoon Class
📍 Gem Sewing, New Liskeard · 🕖 1:00–4:00 PM · 💲 $80 includes the lesson and pattern; fabric extra
Beginner-to-intermediate quilting class to make a herringbone quilt over two Tuesday afternoon sessions (also Nov 24). Only 3 spots; reserve online or at the store.

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