Homefront’s mission: helping to feed the district
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Jacob Lewis Englehart had a famous saying on a sign that read “No one need pass here hungry.” Homefront Mission and …
Greg’s Marsh honours conservationist
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CASEY TOWNSHIP — It was a fitting tribute as a flock of Canada geese flew overhead that a former Haileybury man who dedicated his life to …
Earlton pool season went swimmingly despite COVID-19
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – The Earlton pool had a good season this summer despite the challenges it had prior to opening and working around the …
Grant application for arena upgrades turned down
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hopes for $1.6 million in upgrades to the New Liskeard arena are on ice. The City of Temiskaming Shores has been informed that …
New system fighting invasive species, by cleaning inside and out
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Small creatures can cause big problems. But a group of Quebec university students believes it has a solution to combat some tiny invaders …
Pop-up drive-in sweeping into New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For six months, COVID-19 has put events and gatherings on ice. The Horne Granite Centre is reviving old-style entertainment – the drive-in theatre …
Lost dog captured and safe in Temagami
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – “Wilson The Dog” has finally been captured and soon will be ready to move into a loving home. The black and …
Youth input sought by council
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council approved the terms of reference for a youth advisory committee they are trying to create at its regular meeting …
100 Women Who Care dives into splash pad
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They’ve made a big splash in terms of fundraising in a short time. The 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and More group …
Some concerned about sending kids back to class
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — With the return to school just days away in the South Temiskaming region, some parents are expressing concerns and heightened anxiety about sending their …