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Kerns girl named Ducks Unlimited Wetland Hero
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARDTON – A young Kerns Township girl has been named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s newest Wetland Hero. Lucy Harrison, 10, has been volunteering at …
Zack’s Crib shelter purchase approved
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A building has been purchased in New Liskeard to be used as an emergency shelter. The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board …
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100 Women feeding the need of area food banks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — As COVID-19 continues to affect the most vulnerable among us, there is good news for local food banks struggling to meet the need for …
Traffic light switch sparks concern
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A New Liskeard resident is calling for a stop to plans to relocate a traffic light near Northdale Manor. “I fought for that …
Hospital easing visitor restrictions
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Temiskaming Hospital is reopening its doors a little bit wider to visitors. Designated care partners – who help care for patients, such as feeding during meals …
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Woman needs help to cover eye treatment costs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A GoFundMe page has been established to help a New Liskeard woman cover the costs of eye injections needed to save her sight. …
CJTT FM announces 2020 Citizen Awards
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Some special people have been recognized for going above and beyond for their communities in South Temiskaming. The awards are handed out annually …
100 Women February meeting is online
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and More is once again fundraising for worthy causes in the South Temiskaming region. They are 100 …
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Ethier more hopeful about missing daughter case
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — On a cold, crisp Family Day morning, Melanie Ethier’s mother, Celine, placed what she hopes will be the last bow on Melanie’s Tree …
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School Valentine’s Day exchange not in the cards
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cupid is welcome, but cards are not. Like many activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Valentine’s Day celebrations will look different this year for area …