The Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre (HMREC) held a Hummingbird Garden Party Saturday, August 15. One of the activities offered was critter catching. From the left searching for critters such as frogs, water beetles, spiders, dragonflies, leeches etc. near the water’s edge are eleven year-old Alliyah Kidd (in
Petition challenges leadershipDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP -- The proposed wind turbine project in Lorrain Township has been partially responsible for a 167-signature petition to Timiskaming First Nation Chief Terence McBride and council.The petition has called for a leadership review and an
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has plans to extend the STATO trail – if the province can offer a financial helping hand.If it wins funding under a new initiative promoting cycling, Temiskaming Shores can “come very close to the completion of the STATO trail
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Investigation is continuing into a single-vehicle fatal crash north of Englehart last week.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the driver, 57-year-old Joseph Mejaki of Latchford, was pronounced dead at Englehart and District Hospital following the August 11 collision.Police were called to the scene, about
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- An economic development officer has been chosen by the Town of Cobalt, Coleman Township and the Town of Latchford.Michelle Anderson, who was acting as an economic development officer in Temagami, has been chosen to fill the position, according to Cobalt Mayor Tina
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Secure your property, be it at home or the cottage.So warn the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police as they attempt to deter cottage break-ins.“All suspicious matters need to be reported,” said Constable Renée Taylor, the detachment’s community services officer, in a news release.She
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Transportation where and when you need it. Recreation. Finding the services you require. Respect.They’re among the features that the World Health Organization has identified as distinguishing an age-friendly community.Temiskaming Shores has kicked off a yearlong process to develop a plan
ATTACK ADSRegardless of what happens October 19, Stephen Harper’s greatest achievement in the Canadian body politic may very well be his, and his campaign team’s, mastery of the attack ad.Political pundits of all stripes acknowledge that Harper attack ads are effective and achieve their goal. The
One of my favourite places is in Quebec.As often as I can, I get into my truck and whistle down Highway 65 East to the Quebec border, then turn south for the glorious drive along Highway 101.I have been many places in Canada.I can honestly say
