Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a sea of red and white as English Catholic Central School (ECCS) staff and students celebrated National Flag of Canada Day on Thursday, February 15.Flag Day is a countrywide event recognizing the first time the

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Donations of fiction and non-fiction books (for all ages) from the Temiskaming region can help enrich the lives of children living in New Guinea. English Catholic Central School (ECCS) in New Liskeard is asking for donations of

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — “It was meant to be,” said Lise Lacroix and Allan Irwin.The couple has found each other after being apart for 40 years.They first met as teenagers in New Liskeard in 1977 - she was 16

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON - Everyone was having fun at the Earlton Winterfest Friday, February 9 to 11.The Earlton recreation committee organized the three-day event, and their reward was a full parking lot at the Earlton arena where most of the activities occurred.This is their sixth year of putting on the

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON - The Earlton Winterfest is ready to go with lots of fun for people of all ages.Activities will get underway Friday evening, February 9, continue through Saturday and wrap up Sunday morning.Earlton recreation committee council rep Jean Marc Boileau, who is also a member of the Earlton

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD - When you listen to Bun Eckensviller talk about the war years in the navy, you can almost feel the cold Atlantic Ocean water sloshing around your legs.The ocean, three miles deep in places, could churn up waves over 50 feet high, which could pick up

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - A group of friends are banding together to host a fundraiser for a man who has undergone extensive cancer treatments.New Liskeard resident Gord Garreau, 52, was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma in June of 2016. He underwent surgery to remove one kidney, has had heart

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - People who are facing a cancer diagnosis should know there are financial and supportive resources available right here in the Temiskaming region for the asking.The unique one-of-a-kind Community Cancer Care (CCC) program available to people from Englehart to Temagami, over to the Quebec border and to

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - When visiting the New Liskeard Fall Fair, one of the first people you will likely meet is Eric Campsall. He is usually sitting on a stool by the gate, greeting people with a friendly smile and often a few words.The New Liskeard Lions Club annually