EARLTON (Staff) – An Ingram Township man faces charges after a police stop on the weekend.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a pick-up truck on 10th Street in Earlton at about 1 a.m. March 9.A 32-year-old man has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with driving at an
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Afghanistan
After 12 years Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan is officially over.Last week, with little fanfare, the last remaining Canadian soldiers, left that country.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, reshaped our armed forces.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, redefined us as a country.We note Canadian troops were in combat roles in
Grief and the approach of spring
I hate to start a column off on the negative, but I do believe this is the time of year that I hate the most.Many people are exhausted by the long winter, the lack of sunshine, the battle against the winter, the snow-shovelling, the cold homes, the high bills, the
Marking the end of our mission in Afghanistan
Dear Editor:Canada’s flag was lowered in Kabul this month, drawing Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan to a close as our troops began their final journey home.All Canadians extend our appreciation and thanks to the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RMCP, as well
Queens park report
On Monday, March 3, 2014, the first annual Northern Ontario Mining Supply Showcase was held at the Steam Whistle Brewery, and judging by the number of exhibitors and people at the event, it was a resounding success.The showcase coincided with the second day of the Prospectors and Developers Association of
Northern earns trucking stamp of approval
TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College has become the province’s first publicly funded college to receive accreditation from the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario.Accreditation “will provide unique advantages and added value to our students,” said Northern president Fred Gibbons in a news release.The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)
No plans for ag education at local college campuses
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – It appears that local college campuses won’t be picking agricultural programming delivered at two Eastern Ontario schools slated for closure.Officials at Collège Boréal and Northern College say there are no plans to deliver the programs at campuses in New Liskeard and Haileybury.The University of Guelph has
New Model
NOFIA proceeding with ag research proposalDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – A regional group is pushing ahead with plans to draft a new model to maintain agricultural research in New Liskeard.“Nothing’s changed,” said Norm Koch, who heads the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) board.NOFIA members happened to be in Vineland last
City making waves with waterfront plans
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is hoping that senior levels of government come up with funding for a $2 million waterfront development.Temiskaming Shores officials have received positive feedback from FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for a proposed package of upgrades, said Tammie Caldwell, the city’s director
Star Franco-Fun hosting auditions this weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — So you think you can sing?Then why not showcase your talents during the upcoming March 22 Star Franco-Fun contest auditions taking place at the Belle-Vallée church.The Star Franco-Fun contest is organized by the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun committee said Co-President Danielle Belanger-Corbin in an email interview.She