Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Brianna Harrington recently returned from a week in Nova Scotia at her first summer camp.“I had never thought of camp,” said the busy 17-year-old, who had a summer job as she prepared for Grade 12 at École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie.But
Monthly Archives: August 2014
A schooling in bus safety
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The big yellow buses were back on the road this week as students at Grandes Rivières schools returned to class.The fleet grows September 3 when students at District School Board Ontario North East, the Northeastern Catholic board and
Temagami clinic taking steps to cardiac health
TEMAGAMI (Special/Staff) – Some stress can play a positive role in maintaining good health.In Temagami, a $21,000 fundraising campaign is underway to purchase new exercise stress test equipment to help diagnose potential heart problems.It will also be used to gauge safe levels of physical activity for people
Ongoing debate
City drafting plastic shelter proposal for provinceDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In the ongoing debate over plastic shelters, a Temiskaming Shores committee is proposing that the province exempt the structures from the Ontario Building Code.The recommendation from the city’s protection to persons and property
Labour Day to remember
History taking centre stage in Elk LakeELK LAKE (Staff) – It’ll be a Labour Day like no other in Elk Lake.On September 1, the history of Elk Lake and Canada’s military will mingle in ceremony and celebration.Elk Lake is one of only three stops in
From the Editor’s Desk
Annual TraditionsOn the eve of the Labour Day weekend we traditionally take a look at two aspects of life here in Temiskaming. That’s the case again this year.MIGRATIONThis is the time of year when a good portion of Temiskaming’s migration has taken place.That is, our
Letter of the Week
The Bible and HealthDear Editor:Re: Letter of the week dated August 20, 2014.It is not unusual for someone to seek medical counsel regarding an ailment and to, in the course of the appointment, discover that there are underlying factors, not of a medical nature, contributing to the
Graveyard dilemma
Dear Editor:We the common sense public are very disappointed in the Catholic Cemetery Board in Cobalt for their decision to take down all lightstands, flowers on plots, stone, foundations, etc.I’m very sorry that we the public have no say anymore.Joe TresidderCobalt
About distracted driving legislation
Dear Editor:This is an open letter to Ontario Transportation MinisterSteven Del Duca.Re: Distracted Driving Legislation Dear Mr. Del Duca:I am informed by an August 18 article in the Ottawa Sun (Deadly Distraction, by Matt Ingram) of your “hopes to see legislation introduced this fall which
SUMMER PARTY
Alison McCorkle lent a hand as a blindfolded Cayden Peddie successfully affixed a nose on the clown at day camp. The Temiskaming Shores special needs day camp wrapped August 20 with birthday-themed activities. About a dozen young people took in the Wednesday camps, held this year at New Liskeard