Original article posted on The Temiskaming Speaker (Joe O’Grady): https://speaker.northernontario.ca/planet-youth-anti-drug-program-funded/ TIMISKAMING DISTRICT- A local program aimed at steering young people away from drugs and toward healthy alternatives will benefit from almost three-quarters of a million dollars in federal funding. Nipissing–Timiskaming … Read More
On July 10th, community members gathered at the Haileybury Harbourfront Pavilion for a Canoe Making and Birch Bark Painting Workshop in partnership with the Temiskaming Métis Community Council, Keepers of the Circle, and Planet Youth! The workshop brought youth and … Read More
Original article posted on The Temiskaming Speaker (Diane Johnston): https://speaker.northernontario.ca/youth-leaving-their-mark/ The Carter Antila Memorial Skate Park is now a hub for artists, whether on wheels or using spray paint. With a rider perfecting tricks in the park, Kasey Emmons-Burnett tried … Read More
This Spring, Planet Youth Timiskaming (PYT) invited Steve Keller from Drug Free Kids Canada (DFKC) to give a series of presentations for both youth and parents across the district. These talks helped spark important conversations and fit right in with … Read More
In March 2025, Planet Youth Timiskaming launched the Youth Activity Fund (YAF) to support local projects that help youth feel more connected, supported, and engaged in their communities. We received 39 applications and proudly funded 28 youth-informed or youth-led projects, … Read More
We’re excited to share that Planet Youth Timiskaming is featured in the 2024 Temiskaming Vital Signs® report! Vital Signs® is an evidence-based report used to measure the health and well-being of communities across Canada. It identifies trends, starts conversations, and … Read More
Media Release (English) Struggling to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol? Free Parent Info Nights This May! District of Timiskaming: Planet Youth Timiskaming is pleased to welcome Drug Free Kids Canada to Kirkland Lake, Englehart, and Temiskaming Shores during … Read More
As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share some big updates! The new year brings not only a fresh start but also a bolstered team ready to take our mission of reducing youth substance use in Timiskaming District to … Read More
