MPP wants inquiry into long-term care facilities
MPP wants inquiry into long-term care facilities Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — In the wake of a disturbing report by the Canadian Armed Forces regarding living conditions they witnessed …
Rural Ontario calling for improved internet service
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Frustration has been mounting across rural Ontario as people now working from home, and students attempting to do online education, are struggling with poor …
Orange Drop off
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – This year’s Orange Drop has hit a red light. The annual opportunity for Temiskaming Shores residents to drop off household hazardous wastes for safe disposal had …
Senior needs lift chair for independent living
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A New Liskeard woman needs help to purchase an electric lift chair to be able to stay in her own home and have …
Bear safety urged as sightings on the rise locally
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – The Province of Ontario is asking residents to be aware of bear sightings in Northeastern Ontario and to take the necessary …
Canoe Fest left without a paddle this year
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Little has been safe from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and you can now add the annual Temagami Canoe Festival …
Newest centenarian shares secrets to long life
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In times of trouble we often turn to our elders for guidance and calm. While the COVID-19 pandemic has us focused on our …
Summer show out of steam due to COVID-19
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – A beloved summertime event in the District of Timiskaming has fallen by the wayside amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers last week …
Garden competition for Englehart area students
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart and District Horticultural Society is encouraging students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 to enjoy planting a garden this summer. The society …
Online donations boosting Temiskaming Hospital
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Former New Liskeard resident Chelsie McKnight has been working from her Southern Ontario home because of COVID-19. There is nothing unusual about that, …