Two snowy owls rescued from Kerns Township silo
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Birders know it is a thrill seeing one snowy owl, but two snowy owls together in one place is rare indeed. To a Kerns …
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Bélisle-Massie receives prestigious Callwood award
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Réjeanne Bélisle-Massie is well known locally for her tireless work on behalf of the area’s cultural community. Her achievements were recently recognized at …
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Volunteer tax clinics making virtual return
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A pandemic can’t stand in the way of tax season. And while it’s forced some changes in how help is provided, a volunteer-led …
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Home care sector pressing for more support
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that home is the safest place for the vast majority of the district’s vulnerable residents, says the CEO …
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New Year’s baby arrives on due date
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Temiskaming’s first baby of 2021, Bonnielynn Coutts Fraser, arrived on her actual due date – January 1, 2021. She was born at 11:19 p.m. …
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College ramps up in-class studies, with precautions
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As a new semester begins at Northern College, on-site instruction is also ramping up. The college has worked internally and with the Porcupine …
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Paramedics can pay visits to patients
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Community paramedicine is coming to the district, and will add another level of care to patients in their homes. The service will make it …
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Hospital, NL resident kick off 2021 with a win
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Riley Dupuis was just getting up in preparation to work the night shift at Alamos Gold when he checked his cellphone. He saw …
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Foundation building Vital Signs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Temiskaming Foundation wants to take the pulse of the community to improve its overall health. The foundation, a local endowment fund created in …
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Fundraiser being held to aid Temagami boy’s health journey
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A Temagami family is seeking the public’s help in offsetting their medical expenses. Elliott Lacroix Belanger, seven, suffered a …
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