Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TORONTO – The spring bear hunt is poised to return to Ontario after more than a decade and a half.The provincial government is proposing to reinstate the spring hunt in 2016 for a five-year test period.“Managing the bear population responsibly through an expanded
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Firefighters wake occupants
North Cobalt garage fire causes extensive damageSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Shores Fire Department Station 1 brigade, based in Haileybury, responded to a garage fire in the wee hours of Sunday, October 25 that caused extensive damage to a garage and part of the
FALL FUN
The day after Halloween, Sunday, November 1, the Barton brothers of Haileybury, from the left 9 year-old Calvin and 5 year-old Nathan, were having fun playing amongst the leaves in the front yard of their Probyn Street home. Many in the region of Temiskaming are enjoying the warm fall
Further arrests in fraud investigation
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Further arrests have been laid in connection with what police have described as a multi-million dollar fraud involving a commercial property near Haileybury.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police said four people were arrested October 28 and charged with a number of Criminal Code offences, including participation
Preparing for November 11
In preparation for Remembrance Day, George Dukovac has been raking up the leaves around the New Liskeard cenotaph, the New Liskeard library and down Wellington Street past The Temiskaming Speaker office since 1993 when he retired. Many of the leaves are from the towering oak trees in the area.
Why we remember
Once a year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather to remember the sacrifices of our World War I, World War II, Korean, and Afghanistan veterans.From the very young to our seniors, it’s important that next Wednesday, November 11,we
From the editor’s desk
Remembrance WeekMany people in the community between now and November 11 will be wearing poppies to support our Royal Canadian Legions and to commemorate Remembrance Day.The time period takes on special significance this year for The Temiskaming Speaker for a few reasons.Because November 11
Seeking young leaders
OCNA accepting nominations forJunior Citizen of the Year AwardSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Do you know a special young person who goes above and beyond?Enthusiastic, extraordinary young leaders are all around us -- in schools, at churches and on sport teams.They are enthusiastic volunteers who
Bullying
Dear Editor:Thank you for the space.I wrote you a letter in the past about bullies, I would like to add something.I was an RPN at Temiskaming Hospital for many years, I enjoyed my job very much, I was very good at it.When I was there,
Twenty Questions with Bill Ramsay
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with the President of the Tri-Town Sno Travellers, Bill Ramsay.1. What is your full name?William Ralph