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October 14, 2026
Inside This Issue Of Tri Town Today
🌤️ Weather - Mainly Cloudy Low 2 High 9
📰 Local News – New Liskeard Library Lends Games
📅 Events – A List of Events Happening Around Temiskaming Shores Area
🏪 Local Spotlight – Maude's Chance Comes Home
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Oct 14th
Adult Dance: Open Heels - Dymond Community Hall | 8:20-9:05 PM | Drop-in $15 with Victoria Patterson; doors 8:10. E-transfer [email protected].
Oct 15th
TDSS Basketball Auction - Online (Facebook event) | Bidding Oct 15 noon to 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.
NorthSync Grand Opening Open House - Chamber of Commerce, New Liskeard | 4:00-6:00 PM | New bookkeeping service celebrates its grand opening. Meet the team and see how they can take bookkeeping off your plate.
Halloween Plant Bingo - The Greenhaus, New Liskeard | 6:30 PM | Five rounds of bingo with plant prizes, plus Halloween snacks and beverages, for a $40 ticket. Bring toonies for extra chances; one feathered guest helps decide the winners. Spots are limited, DM The Greenhaus to reserve.
Oct 16th
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].
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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Maude's Chance Comes Home
Pic Credit: Christine Langlois
She was a northerner long before she was a novelist.
Christine Langlois was born and raised in Kirkland Lake, and her family's connections to the Cobalt silver rush go back generations. When she sat down to write her first historical novel, she wrote it about home.
Maude's Chance is set in Cobalt in the summer of 1909. A young mother arrives in the chaotic mining town and finds herself caught up in a typhoid epidemic. It is based on true events, a story of courage, community and the strength of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances.
Bonnie Baker Cowan, former editor-in-chief of Canadian Living, says the book "captivates from the beginning to its edge-of-the-seat end."
Now Langlois is taking Maude on the road. She stops at the Cobalt Public Library on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. for an author reading and signing, then moves on to Chat Noir Books in New Liskeard from 2 to 3 p.m. that afternoon for a meet-and-greet. Kirkland Lake gets its own stop on Saturday, October 24, with an author presentation and signing at the Museum of Northern History from 1 to 3 p.m. The tour also rolls on to Timmins and North Bay.
The novel is now available for pre-order.
Keep an eye out along the way. It is not every day a story like this comes home.
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New Liskeard Library Lends Games
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Sharren Reil is almost seventy, and she figured board games had their moment and moved on.
Then she watched her kids, both in their mid-twenties, and the whole country apparently. The board game market in Canada is worth somewhere between 406 and 621 million US dollars, growing about ten percent a year.
So the library got in on it. The Temiskaming Shores Public Library keeps a collection of around fifty board games you can take home free with your library card. The rack sits upstairs by the Reference desk.
The list runs from old reliable like Clue, Scrabble, Sorry and Yahtzee to newer favorites like Catan, Exploding Kittens and Pictionary. There is even a Tri-Towns Monopoly. Some games will be checked out when you visit, so the shelf changes week to week.
Bring your card and browse the rack upstairs. Your next game night might already be paid for.
🎨 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.
🍲 Homemade Meals Fundraiser
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.
🍬 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.
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