Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As Temiskaming Shores grows greyer, community groups will be invited to discuss how to make the community work for an aging population.It ties into a second initiative focusing on community transportation, including public transit, non-urgent medical trips, taxis and other services.
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Dear Editor:June is dairy month. Let’s celebrate!Did you know that June is dairy month? Canadian dairy farmers, like my family, want to encourage you to show your dairy love all month long. Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate this June.Do you love local? Local Food
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At the bus stop[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]May 23 was the first day of reduced hours at the New Liskeard bus station. This is part of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission’s (ONTC)
