Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TORONTO -- Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk has expressed concern that hydro outages in Northern and rural Ontario could become more frequent and longer.Hydro One serves as the electricity distributor in rural and Northern Ontario, and Ms. Lysyk has expressed
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Salvation Army Kettle Campaign needs volunteer help
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Salvation Army Christmas Kettle bell is ringing for donations and volunteer help.It is ringing for support from everyone in the Temiskaming region.The Christmas Kettle Campaign has officially begun in the Temiskaming region and while people are out
BANKING ON YOUR SUPPORT
From the left are North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services Resource Worker Lise Desjardins and TD Canada Trust Branch Manager Kelly White standing near the Christmas Angel program donation box. People can bring new toys for children up to 18 years-of-age to the bank anytime before December 23
Gratitude in the Christmas Season
One of the most amazing things about Christmas in Temiskaming is the amount of willing hands there are creating Christmas for others.Community leaders and volunteers have been planning, working, gathering, cross-checking, and making sure everything is perfect in readiness for this Christmas season.From Englehart
From the Editor’s Desk
The Last Christmas CardOne of the traditions of Christmas, even in this age of social media, is the sending and receiving of printed Christmas cards.In many, many cases the Christmas card is the last way for people to stay in touch with friends who they
FESTIVE GATHERING
Santa and Mrs. Claus made time in their hectic schedule to drop by Riverside Place December 2, where Timiskaming Home Support staged a fundraising dinner and dance to offset the cost of its bus service. The availability of door-to-door transit “is a great thing,” said Elaine Morissette, at
Thank you for the support
Dear Editor:On behalf of the Temiskaming Lodge Volunteers, I would like to sincerely thank the community who came out and supported our recent Fall Bazaar.It is only with the help of our neighbours and friends that we have been so successful in obtaining funds to help support
Twenty Questions with Tina Nichol-Ethier
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Secretary/Treasurer/Community Consultant Tina Nichol from the Temiskaming Metis Community Council.1. What is your full name?Tina Nichol-Ethier a.k.a Ashkwa-Gehoo-Kwe
A Christmas to remember
Former Harvest Queen hosts another benefit concert at Classic TheatreSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_7650" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hannah Fedechko-Conroy[/caption]DISTRICT — Are you in the mood to listen to
Cobalt thanks Agnico Eagle with renaming of library
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_10630" align="alignleft" width="500"] Agnico Eagle unveiled a plaque on the former Bank of Nova Scotia building in downtown Cobalt on Thursday,