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Monthly Archives: January 2021
The Weekender January 29, 2021
ROUND AND ROUND
Six-year-olds Phoenix Ward-Peplinski, at left, and Olivia Smith made the rounds of the Spurline skating path on the New Liskeard waterfront on the weekend. Colder temperatures have enabled the popular …
Snow’s here but ski village remains closed
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — Downhill skiers, tubers and snowshoe enthusiasts may be itching to get to their favourite hill at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village (TTSSV) …
Straight From The Hip
By Mike McArthur Just when I was about to question why the Toronto Blue Jay organization gave president and CEO Mark Shapiro a new five-year contract extension and left general …
Funding aimed at mental health or addiction challenges
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Funding has been received by the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) to flow through to area organizations to help people struggling …
Latchford receives funding for water treatment plant upgrades
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Town of Latchford will be receiving funding to upgrade its water pollution control plant. The Government of Canada has announced …
Family Literacy Day reminds us of the value of reading
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 in Canada, helping to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related …
City renews lease for Bucke Park operations in ’21
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two years ago, the Bucke Park campground was operating at a loss and the city was considering putting it up for sale. But …
Temagami has its first electric vehicle charging station
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The owners of the Our Daily Bread grocery store in Temagami recently gave the municipality a boost – literally. Dirk and …