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Know someone who goes the extra mile to make our community a better place? Tâché Treat Co. wants to hear about them.

The local treat business has launched Love for Locals, a monthly initiative recognizing the people and businesses who deserve a little extra appreciation.

To nominate someone, visit Tâché Treat Co.'s original Facebook post and leave a comment explaining why they deserve some love. If they have a Facebook account, tag them too.

One winner will be selected to receive a Tâché Treat Co. treat tray or special goodie, with the first winner announced November 1.

It could be a helpful neighbour, a hardworking small business owner or someone who quietly makes a difference.

Sometimes a little recognition can mean a lot.

If you've ever tuned in to a New Liskeard Cubs game broadcast, you've probably heard Jeremy Othmer and Alex Regele. Now you can put faces to the voices.

The pair hosts Between the Benches, bringing fans more than just play-by-play coverage. Their broadcasts include Cubs history, conversations about hockey and interviews with players and team executives, along with a few unexpected discussions along the way.

They also want fans to get involved. Have a question you'd like answered during an upcoming home game broadcast? Send it to [email protected].

Whether you're watching from home or following the team on the road, it's another way to stay connected with the New Liskeard Cubs.

Some things in Latchford have stayed wonderfully the same for decades. Its Official Plan shouldn't be one of them.

That planning blueprint dates back to 1981. Since then, 45 years of provincial policy changes, new housing pressures and shifting community needs have moved on without it. The town says an outdated plan is more than a dusty document. It is a real barrier to the new businesses, homes and development Latchford needs.

Ontario's Planning Act requires municipalities to keep their official plans current and consistent with provincial policy. A modern one would make Latchford more investment-ready and lay out a clear vision for the community's future, while keeping Latchford the charming lakeside community it has always been.

And it will not cost taxpayers a new levy. The project is funded from the town's Working Capital Reserve, and because Latchford belongs to the Temiskaming Municipal Services Association, the town will not need to hire an outside planner once the plan is finished.

Residents get their first look next Tuesday. Representatives from Fotenn Planning + Design will be at Latchford Community Hall on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM to introduce the project and explain how locals can take part.

Come learn about the process, and help shape what Latchford looks like next.

Some jobs end with a bill. Jo's end with a donation.

Jo's Tree Service stopped by the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation on Wednesday morning with a cheque for $2,150, raised through the company's Chipping For Care campaign.

The idea is simple: a portion of every tree service job Jo takes on goes straight to local healthcare.

So the next time you see the crew chipping brush around town, part of that work is helping keep care close to home.

Good on Jo, and good on every customer whose job helped fill that cheque.

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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