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October 18, 2026
Inside This Issue Of Tri Town Today
🌤️ Weather - Mix of Sun and Clouds Low -4 High 6
📰 Local News – Small Business Week Starts Monday
🏪 Local Spotlight – Ghost Walk Back With New Stories
📅 Events – A List of Events Happening Around Temiskaming Shores Area
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Oct 18th
TDSS Basketball Auction - Online (Facebook event) | Bidding until Sun Oct 18, 9 PM | 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.
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.
Washers Night - Coeur du Village, Earlton | Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. | Play washers every Wednesday evening at Coeur du Village, 18 10e rue, Earlton. Cost: $6.50 members, $7 non-members. All skill levels welcome.
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
Club l'Age d'Or Lunch - Coeur du Village, Earlton | Noon | Pork loin with gravy, potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert and tea or coffee at Coeur du Village, 18 10e rue, Earlton. Cost: $15 members, $18 non-members.
TDSS Bottle Drive - TDSS back parking lot, New Liskeard | 4:00-6:00 PM | Drop off bottles to support Temiskaming District Secondary School students. Every bottle helps the school.
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.
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.
Healthy Relationships Bingo - Temiskaming Shores Public Library, New Liskeard | 2:00 to 3:30 PM | Youth 12 to 18 pick up healthy relationship skills, win prizes and grab snacks at this Pavilion Women's Centre afternoon. Drop-ins welcome.
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.
Washers Night - Coeur du Village, Earlton | Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. | Play washers every Wednesday evening at Coeur du Village, 18 10e rue, Earlton. Cost: $6.50 members, $7 non-members. All skill levels welcome.
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].
Downtown Halloween Haunt - Downtown New Liskeard | 3-5 p.m. | Take the kids downtown trick-or-treating at participating businesses. Look for the pumpkin in the window. Costumes encouraged for a spooky afternoon of candy.
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.
Oct 31st
Halloween Parade - Legion parking lot, Latchford | Parade starts 1:00 PM | Latchford's Halloween parade steps off through town. Meet at the Legion parking lot by 12:30 PM so everyone can get organized. Contact Sharon Gadoury-East for details or to help spread the word.
Englehart Boo Bash - Community Hall, Englehart | 1 to 4 pm | A free all-ages afternoon of crafts, treats and spooky fun. Locals and businesses can host a table, but must register with Kate by October 23.
Haunted House - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54, Haileybury | 3-7 PM | The Haileybury Legion hosts a haunted house with free entry and treats for everyone.
Halloween Dance - Riverside Place, New Liskeard | 9 PM | Paws Across Timiskaming hosts a Halloween dance at Riverside Place. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, ages 19 and over only.
Haileybury Legion Halloween Extravaganza - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54, Haileybury | Time to be announced | The Haileybury Legion hosts a Halloween Extravaganza featuring Radio Daze. Tickets are $35, available in the lounge.
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Ghost Walk Back With New Stories
Pic Credit: The Bunker Military Museum & The Cobalt Mining Museum
Cobalt's ghosts have some new stories to tell.
The Cobalt Ghost Walk is back this month with new stops and new tales. Tours run October 17 and 18, and again October 24 and 25, starting at the Cobalt Mining Museum.
Guides lead groups of 12 through the historic town, past the old mining headframes, sharing tales of loss and paranormal sightings you will not hear on the regular mine tour. Walks leave every half hour from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and last about an hour. Arriving early is the only way to guarantee your assigned time.
Tickets are $15 plus tax, online at cobaltminingmuseum.com or at the museum Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Proceeds support the Cobalt Mining Museum and the Bunker Military Museum.
The walk is family friendly and runs rain, shine or snow. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Small Business Week Starts Monday
Pic Credit: Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Next week, local entrepreneurs will have opportunities to learn new skills, make connections and find support without having to travel far.
Small Business Week runs October 19–23, with the Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce and several regional organizations offering workshops, networking events and educational sessions.
Pic Credit: Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce
The week begins Monday with a free online Canva workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring marketing specialist Sarah White. Participants will explore AI features, improve their designs and learn how to create marketing content.
Tuesday brings a breakfast networking event at Gilli's Truck Stop Restaurant from 7 to 10 a.m. Business owners can also attend a financing webinar with Meridian from 11 a.m. to noon.
On Wednesday, October 21, Northern College's Community Employment Services will host an online workshop from noon to 1 p.m., covering recruitment assistance, job postings, candidate referrals and hiring incentives.
Pic Credit: Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce
The week's celebrations include the Chamber's Business Awards Gala on Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Riverside Place. Tickets are $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
Additional business learning opportunities are coming later in the month, including a trades and apprenticeship discussion forum in Temiskaming Shores on October 27 and a free AI workshop at Cobalt Station on October 28.
Business owners can find event details and registration information through the Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce's Facebook post
💧 Boil Water Advisory Englehart
The Township of Evanturel has issued a boil water advisory for residents served by the Englehart drinking water system, covering the entire town. The advisory is in effect immediately.
Bring tap water to a rolling boil for one full minute before drinking it, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice, or use bottled water. For updates, contact the Township of Evanturel or the local health unit.
🍬 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.
⛸️ Skating Season Back in Englehart
The ice is open at the Englehart & Area Community Arena. Free public skates run Saturday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 courtesy of Georgia-Pacific, and Sundays Oct 18 and 25 from 4 to 6 thanks to Schenk Trucking. Open skates, pick-up hockey, youth (12+) and family stick and puck cost $3 a person through the week, and businesses can sponsor a skate by emailing [email protected]. Full schedule at englehart.ca/p/arena-complex, or call 705-544-2244 ext. 5.
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