POWERFUL GIFT
A $15,000 donation from the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) corporate citizenship program will purchase a new “smart bed” at Temiskaming Hospital, plus more. “We’re all members of Temiskaming Shores and …
Chair, vice-chair return at Board ONE
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Familiar faces remain at the helm of the region’s English public school board. At the board’s inaugural meeting, Timmins trustee Bob Brush was acclaimed to …
Hopes that Charlton Legion can open in summer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – Things are looking up for the Charlton Legion. The building has been closed since last March due to the pandemic, and during …
Christmas Spirit
The Frog’s Breath Foundation recently played Santa Claus, gifting area food banks in the South Temiskaming region $5,000 each in a donation ceremony at The Temiskaming Speaker office in New …
New park to make a splash in 2021
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It can be tough to remember soaring summer temperatures as the snow shovels and winter coats come out. But the long-awaited splash park …
Bikers Reunion commit to donating $5million
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Five million dollars is a lot of money, but that’s the commitment the Bikers Reunion has made to address the battle against cancer …
Rising Phoenix burning bright with wellness project
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – With the Winter Solstice approaching, Living Temagami – Arts and Culture is creating a Rising Phoenix community arts project to help …
Foundation launches 50-50 fundraiser
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A diagnosis of 50-50 isn’t what a patient wants to hear. But it’s welcome news to charities and their supporters who buy tickets. …
Rapid testing coming to hospitals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The district’s COVID-19 testing capacity will be getting a boost, but on a limited basis. In an interview last week, Dr. Glenn Corneil …
NED reveals a champion in every kid
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Who knew swinging a yo-yo around and having fun could help build character in elementary school children? The entire student body at …