Discussions of Thornloe Cheese sale described as “productive”
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Almost seven months after the closure of Thornloe Cheese, Gay Lea Foods says it’s having “productive discussions” about the sale of the operation. …
CJTT Citizen of the Year is the New Liskeard Lions Club
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They say what goes around comes around. This statement would apply to the New Liskeard Lions Club, who have given …
Heroic efforts save 130 of 140 cattle in barn fire
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A fire in the early morning hours of May 8 destroyed a barn belonging to Hillside Farms located on Armstrong Street …
THU enforcing student immunization requirements
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming Health Unit is enforcing provincial legislation requiring specific vaccinations for school students who do not have valid exemptions. The health unit …
Approval sought for spreading of hauled sewage
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The operators of a hauled sewage waste disposal site in Armstrong Township are now seeking an Ontario Ministry of …
Temiskaming OPP search for missing person in Casey Township
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CASEY TOWNSHIP — The Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been conducting a search for a man who went missing on Saturday, April 13, …
Bus, parcel service still at PFC until new provider takes over
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Bus passenger and parcel services are continuing at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre in New Liskeard for now. Temiskaming Shores …
First Nation challenging Métis rights in court
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami-area First Nations communities say they will continue their court action to have the Ontario Métis Harvesting Agreement declared illegal …
Three hundred waiting for housing assistance in district
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – DTSSAB, which oversees housing services in the district, has a wait list of 300 applicants. Wait times can range depending …
Earlton airport seeing private use take flight
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Earlton Regional Airport Authority chair Jeff Laferriere is pleased about how things are shaping up at the airport. “Our …