DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is inviting his constituents to a virtual town hall meeting this evening, Wednesday, May 20, beginning at 7 p.m.. Angus states on … Continue reading Virtual town hall meeting
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The re-awakening
The country is slowly emerging from its self-imposed COVID-19 cocoon both socially and economically. The advent of warm weather and open lakes in Northeastern Ontario has seen more people out …
It’s time to reopen the economy
By Mike Baker (Mike Baker is Regional Editor Dufferin-Caledon, Orangeville Citizen, Caledon Citizen and Shelburne Free Press) When Premier Doug Ford “took back Ontario,” as he so vociferously claimed following …
100 Women provide donation options during COVID-19
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores group is giving donors a variety of options during COVID-19 restrictions. “(For) everyone’s safety we will …
Charlton fair, summer markets fall victim to COVID-19
CHARLTON (Staff/Special) – The Charlton fairgrounds are going to be a lot quieter this summer. The Charlton Agricultural Society has cancelled the 2020 edition of the fall fair, which would …

Newest centenarian shares secrets to long life
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In times of trouble we often turn to our elders for guidance and calm. While the COVID-19 pandemic has us focused on our …
Summer show out of steam due to COVID-19
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – A beloved summertime event in the District of Timiskaming has fallen by the wayside amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers last week …
Garden competition for Englehart area students
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart and District Horticultural Society is encouraging students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 to enjoy planting a garden this summer. The society …
Schools out for summer
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – It’s official – Ontario students won’t be returning to school for the rest of this academic year. Ontario government leaders said yesterday (May 19) that the decision …
Many glad to see fire ban lifted for long weekend
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – People across Ontario were able to rejoice late last week as the provincial government lifted the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) designation …