Wayne GreenWhile an alarming number of Ontarians seem to be answering “none of the above” when asked to disclose which party they favour in the upcoming provincial election, there is an obvious difference developing between the platforms put forth by the major contenders, thereby at least giving voters
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Tax relief for Northdale Manor
Dear Editor:This is an open letter to Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd and members of his council:Dear Mayor Kidd and councilors:I was surprised and disappointed to hear that Council is considering ending Tax Relief for Northdale Manor and would like to present
Seventh annual event
Spring Pulse Poetry Festival returnsDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT/TEMISKAMING SHORES -- The Spring Pulse Poetry Festival is fast approaching, and is celebrating its seventh year of bringing poetry to the region.This annual event is continuously growing, weaving the venues and people of the region together to create a
Englehart readying to pass budget
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- With rising assessments across municipalities, the complexity of understanding the outcome of municipal budgets is increasing.But at the Monday, May 26 meeting of Englehart council, the town plans to pass its 2014 budget.At Englehart council’s regular meeting Wednesday, May 14, clerk-treasurer Sue
“Residents need education”
Latchford water use exceeding productionDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre says the town needs to teach people about the use of the Aqua Flo.He was speaking in response to the comment of water treatment plant operator Pat Laurin that the water being used
Birds and fans returning to marsh May 24
HILLIARDTON (Staff) – As birds wing their way back north, the public is invited to flock to the Hilliardton Marsh this weekend.The marsh stages its annual festival May 24 to mark an international initiative celebrating migratory birds.Visitors can see bird banding, take guided tours of the marsh,