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Monthly Archives: January 2018
That was fast
By Steven LarocqueThe announcement last week that Canada had decided to sign a revised Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, without the United States as a signatory, was big and interesting news.With our Prime Minister in Davos, Switzerland, and American president Donald Trump about to arrive, news watchers were on the lookout
The Speaker – January 31, 2018
Ski Village to open Saturday
If the weather continues to cooperate, the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village plans to have their opening weekend January 27 and 28.It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Weekender – January 26, 2018
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Help for opioid overdoses growing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Fast-acting medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose is now available for free from the Timiskaming Health Unit.Each kit offers two doses of naloxone nasal spray.They can be picked up at health unit offices in New Liskeard, Englehart and Kirkland Lake.While naloxone won’t permanently
Lack of funding quashes Latchford application
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - The Town of Latchford has received notice from Infrastructure Ontario that its application for a natural gas extension has been denied.The application had been submitted on behalf of the town by Union Gas, which has service nearby.Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre told The Speaker in a telephone
Police urge snowmobilers to drive with caution
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) -- The Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to try to avoid lakes and remain on land-based trails if possible to reach their destinations."If you have to travel any lake, please do so with caution, as no ice can be considered 100 per
MP calls out tax phone scam
TIMMINS (Special) – As income tax season arrives, Timmins-James Bay’s MP is warning the public to be wary of suspicious phone calls.In a news release, MP Charlie Angus said a phone scam has resurfaced in the area in which recipients are advised that they owe taxes or are facing charges