Dear Editor:Just reading about the cutbacks of the train service and bus services. It’s not the only cutback the government has bestowed upon us.With all the cuts of the other departments, what really ticks me off, is our taxes are paying for all these services, yet our
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Province plans to cut power dam payments
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council is giving its support to the Municipality of Wawa as that community prepares to battle the provincial government.The matter of concern is the province’s plan to phase down the payments to municipalities that compensate for property taxes that would have
Letter of the Week
Lies and bullyingDear Editor:Do you like to live with a LIAR and with a BULLY??I submit that our city of Temiskaming Shores has become both.A deal was made— no taxes for an old age home in New Liskeard that is non-profit-over-seen by volunteers. Our
Tax increase
City pulling from reserves for ’14 budgetDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City taxes will rise in 2014, but the hike is less than contemplated when budget discussions began.To reach its target, Temiskaming Shores will cap hardtop road maintenance at $500,000 and pare other costs.City council approved its operating and capital