CLEARING OUT HAZARDOUS WASTE
Jorge Pinzon, at left, and Dawn Rioux of GFL Environmental Services, sorted drop-offs at the June 7 household hazardous waste collection in New Liskeard. Many items – including paint, oil …
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Wind farm pros and cons have been heard
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERNS/HUDSON/HENWOOD – Wind farm proponents have their eyes on Kerns and Hudson Townships as well as areas stretching into Henwood Township to the west …
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Pete’s Dam Park reopens
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Pete’s Dam Park has reopened after an inspection of trails late last month. However, some sections of trail in the popular park will …
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PRIDE SEASON
Pride season kicked off June 2 at Temiskaming Shores city hall with a flag raising. On hand were, from left, Pride Temiskaming president Kailey Kennedy, city councillors Nadia Pelletier-Lavigne and …
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Lodge plans expansion in face of “significant” waitlist
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Lodge is poised to grow by another 32 beds to meet demand for long-term care. The waitlist for a room at the …
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Veterinary incentive program attracts interest
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Eleven recently licensed veterinarians are enrolled in a new incentive program aimed at attracting large-animal vets to under-serviced areas. The shortage of large-animal …
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New OPP detachment announced for New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TORONTO – The province says a new New Liskeard Ontario Provincial Police detachment will be built. It’s one of 12 new detachments and a new regional …
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Five new measles cases reported
TIMMINS (Staff) – There’s been an increase in measles cases in Temiskaming. In its most recent update, Public Health Ontario said five new cases had been confirmed in the week …
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Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary to close
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary (NARS), located at 30 Armstrong Street North in New Liskeard, announced it is closing its doors due …
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Zack’s Crib announces closure
NEW LISKEARD (Staff) – Zack’s Crib in New Liskeard has announced that it is closing its doors as of May 31. In a Tuesday, May 20 press release, the homeless …
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