TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Potential applicants are advised to be cautious if they spot classified ads seeking caregivers.The warning comes after Ontario Provincial Police in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry investigated an ad published in two community newspapers in Eastern Ontario.Police said the ad was purportedly from a woman seeking a
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Dymond fundraiser assisting kids and families
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – There was a rush on hamburgers Saturday at the Dymond Fire Station.Appropriate, since it was part of a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House program.A large group of volunteers staged the barbecue/yard sale/silent auction April 21 and, with great weather, came great crowds.“The event went
Councillor apologizes for divisive words
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – A Temagami councillor under fire for a letter he posted on his Facebook page last month has apologized.Councillor Ron Prefasi posted the apology on the “Temagami Ron Prefasi: Your Voice Matters” page on April 18.He wrote, “I declare here that I do apologize unequivocally to all
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Voices in the dark
Our condolences go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in Monday's violent attack in Toronto.We also are thinking of those who are injured and still struggling after being struck when a van was purposefully driven into a crowd of people on Yonge Street.Images, sounds
Generosity near and far
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor Last week the GoFundMe online page for the Humboldt Broncos closed down with $15 million dollars pledged after 12 days.It was an amazing response from 142,000 people across Canada and many parts of the world as the tragic bus crash that killed 16 tugged at the heartstrings of
Blood donor clinic continuing
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – There’s still time to make a blood donation in New Liskeard.Day 2 of the clinic runs today (April 25) from noon to 3 p.m. at Riverside Place.Forty-six spots remain available, said Joanne Drake, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services, in an email.“If you have an hour
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Blood donors wanted
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Lots of appointment slots remain available for the upcoming blood donor clinic in New Liskeard.Canadian Blood Services hoped to collect 154 units of blood at the April 24-25 clinic.But 100 appointment spots remain available, said Canadian Blood Services territory manager Joanne Drake.To book an appointment online,