ORGANICALLY GROWN
At a recent Riverside Farmer’s Market, Ferme Nordvie owner Sylvie Coté holds a large bunch of fresh, organically grown carrots from her farm located in St. Bruno des Gigues, …
Public Health warns of low risk exposure at local business
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – An investigation by Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) has identified that clients of Just Lovely, Haileybury, who received manicure and pedicure services between November 23, …
EZ Grill and Chill offering summer faves and more
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What’s proven to be a favourite menu item at a new Haileybury eatery? Waffle fries with garlic dip, says Rachel Varatharajah, who …
Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators celebrate 50 years of excellence
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — It’s been half a century since the company began from humble beginnings in 1975 as a single garage welding …
Invasive species under pressure – and hot water
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Phragmites, Eurasian water-milfoil, zebra mussels – tiny seeds and little creatures can cause big problems. They’re all designated invasive …
Farm clean-up opportunity coming
ETOBICOKE (Special/Staff) – Temiskaming farmers have an opportunity next month to clear out unwanted pesticides and old livestock medication. Cleanfarms’ collection program is coming to Ontario in September. …
FedNor providing support for agriculture and promotional videos
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES ‒ Two federal funding announcements were made Friday, July 25, to support economic development in Northern Ontario. FedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency …
THE PULL OF POULTRY
Robbie West was all eyes as the New Liskeard toddler met a chicken, to the delight of his grandmother, Ros Blair, who was visiting from Vancouver Island. A few birds …
BRH Foundation finds small change adds up
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – The Blanche River Health Foundation has recognized a retailer for raising $52,606 last year for new equipment at the Englehart and Kirkland Lake hospitals. In a …
City offering additional $25,000 for business upgrades
Diane Johnston Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A city program offering grants to businesses to improve signage, facades and accessibility has proven so popular there’s now a second …
