District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board

08/28/2025

Office Closure
Fermeture du bureau

September 1st, 2025
le 1 septembre, 2025

08/27/2025

Testing your smoke alarms every month to make sure it works can be the difference between life or death in case of a fire! But don’t forget about testing your carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. If they are separate units, CO alarms need to be tested monthly too! CO is invisible, odourless and deadly. Only a working alarm can warn you in time to escape.

08/26/2025

🍎✏️FREE Early Learning School Readiness Program 🍎✏️
Programme d'apprentissage de préparation à l'école - GRATUIT!

For children born in 2022, attending school in September 2026. This 2.5 hour program aids in developing important skills to prepare for kindergarten. / Ce programme de 2.5 heures appui les enfants nées en 2022 qui fréquenteront l'école en septembre 2026.

- Self-Regulation Skills / développement des aptitudes d'autorégulation
- Positive Relationship Building / établissement des relations saines et positives
- Language and Communication / langage et communication
- Foster Independence / favorise l'autonomie
- School Readiness / préparation pour l'école

🍎✏️Learn more: https://www.dtssab.com/cc-more-information 🍎✏️

08/26/2025

New bilingual resource for older adults in our area!

From Temagami to Temiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake, Elk Lake, Virginiatown and everywhere between: Timiskaming 211 is a free and confidential service that specifically helps older adults in the Timiskaming region connect to the support they need - all in one place and 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week

Learn more at timiskaming.211north.ca



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Nouvelle ressource bilingue pour les personnes âgées de notre région !

De Temagami à Temiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake, Elk Lake, Virginiatown et les alentours : Timiskaming 211 est un service gratuit et confidentiel qui aide spécifiquement les personnes âgées de la région du Timiskaming à se connecter au soutien dont ils ont besoin - le tout en un seul endroit et 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7.

Apprenez-en plus sur timiskaming.211north.ca

📞 Appelez le 2-1-1 📱 Textez 211 🌐 Visitez : timiskaming.211north.ca

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

One third (33%) of renters and 16% of homeowners in Ontario pay over 30% of their income on housing costs. With the average monthly rent at $1688/month, this is often above what people can afford to pay.

There’s more to being homeless than living without a home.
Stop the stigma. Learn the facts.

Learn more at: https://www.timiskaminghu.com/90589/Homeless-Education

08/22/2025

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has identified a potential blue-green algae (bacteria) bloom in Lake Timiskaming (Benoit Crescent) and is conducting further investigation.

It is important to be aware of and follow these precautions whenever you encounter a blue-green algae bloom:
-Do not swim or wade in affected areas
-Do not drink the water
-Keep pets out of the water
-Do not allow pets to drink water
-In case of skin contact, rinse with tap water

For general information on blue-green algae, please refer to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae

If you spot a blue-green algae bloom, you can call the MOE Spills Action Centre at: 1-866-MOETIPS (6638477).
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Le ministère de l’Environnement, de la Conservation et des Parcs a relevé une possible prolifération d’algues bleues (bactéries) au lac Timiskaming (Crescent Benoit) et il mène une enquête.
Il est important de connaître et de prendre les précautions qui suivent si vous voyez une prolifération d’algues bleues.
- Ne pas nager ni patauger dans les secteurs touchés.
- Ne pas boire l’eau.
- Éloigner les animaux de l’eau.
- Ne pas permettre aux animaux de boire l’eau.
- En cas de contact avec la peau, rincer la peau à l’eau du robinet.
Pour obtenir des renseignements généraux sur les algues bleues, consultez le site du ministère de l’Environnement, de la Conservation et des Parcs : https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/les-algues-bleues
Si vous repérez une prolifération d’algues bleues, vous pouvez appeler le Centre d’intervention en cas de déversement du ministère au 1 866 MOETIPS (663‑8477)

08/21/2025

08/21/2025

Municipal Fire Ban
Updated: August 21, 2025
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Temiskaming Shores – August 8, 2025 – With the extreme forest fire danger rating in the area, starting today the City of Temiskaming Shores and the Township of Harris have implemented fire bans.

Under a fire ban, all burning permits are suspended and all open-air fires are prohibited, including fires for cooking and warmth. Persons must make alternate provisions for cooking and warmth, such as using propane stoves or charcoal burners intended for that use.

Fire Officials would like to thank all residents for their cooperation during this period.

For more information contact your local Municipal Office or Fire Department.

Steve Langford, Fire Chief
Temiskaming Shores Fire Department
705-672-3363 ext. 4702
slangford@temiskamingshores.ca

Visit the website at: https://www.temiskamingshores.ca/en/news/municipal-fire-ban.aspx

08/20/2025

OPP WARN PUBLIC OF GRANDPARENT SCAM TARGETING SENIORS

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warn the public, particularly seniors, that the “grandparent scam” has surfaced once again. If you receive any unsolicited communication by any means asking for money to be given, be cautious and suspicious.
In these cases, the victim typically receives a frantic phone call (or an emergency email) from someone claiming to be a grandchild, son/daughter, friend or loved one. The scammer will explain they are involved in some sort of emergency which often involves legal trouble, a motor vehicle collision, a serious injury or trouble returning from a foreign country and that they need money right away. In addition, a person impersonating a police officer, may come on the line to say to pay now or the grandchild will go to jail or have to pay more money later.
With the emergency scam the scammer attempts to create a sense of urgency which may cause the victim to not verify the story. The scammer will often insist that the victim not tell anyone and to transfer the money that has been requested through a money transfer company or by bitcoin. In some circumstances the scammers have even sent couriers to the victim's residence to pick up the funds. Also, many scammers want to trick you into providing your banking and personal information. In fact, the criminals will fraudulently use your personal information to steal your money.
If a scam artist contacts you or if you have been defrauded contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). You can file a report with the CAFC by calling 1-888-495-8501 (Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm EST) or by using their online reporting tool at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

08/20/2025

Looking for an easy way to find the supports you might be eligible for?

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08/20/2025