Governing Northern OntarioOn the topic of “Northern Ontario alienation”, Northerners first have to agree amongst themselves that there is in fact alienation.The Northern Policy Institute on this very topic published two recent points of view on governance of Northern Ontario.In a March 2016 Northern Ontario Business
Monthly Archives: May 2016
A Parade of Events
[caption id="attachment_11944" align="alignleft" width="211"] Darlene Wroe[/caption]With the Earlton Farm Show now wrapped up, and attracting thousands of people, the tourism season in Temiskaming has been kicked off.Hundreds, if not thousands, of volunteers,
Twenty Questions with David Chenier
[caption id="attachment_12357" align="alignleft" width="200"] David Chenier[/caption]1. What is your full name?David Paul Chenier.2.Where were you born? North Bay but I call Temiskaming Shores my hometown.3. What is your role
Drawing cultural communities together
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DYMOND -- Four communities of people living around Lake Temiskaming met for the seventh time since 2011 in a long-term objective of “Building Ties Among Us In Temiskaming.”The First Nations, Quebec francophones, Ontario francophones, and anglophones gathered Wednesday, April 13
Saying “no” to Energy East
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – The proposed Energy East pipeline puts the drinking water of more than five million Canadians at risk, says a non-profit organization fighting the project.“There’s no possible way they can build a pipeline that will be safe enough for
TransCanada disputes report
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – TransCanada has “multiple layers of detection” in place, in the unlikely event of a problem along its pipeline system, says a spokesperson for the Energy East proposal.Tim Duboyce, from TransCanada’s Montreal office, was responding to a report by the Council of
Energy East draws mixed response
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Marvyn Morrison describes his concerns over the proposed Energy East pipeline as “endless and limitless.”The existing natural gas pipeline runs along the shoreline of Jumping Caribou Lake, where he lives.He said the lake has two outlets, one draining into Lake Temagami
Snow clearance expectations during in storms
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK -- While it is hoped that the season is over for winter storms, Municipality of Charlton and Dack staff and council had some comments to make about calls from the public about road clearance expectations during a recent severe storm.Public works superintendent
Positive steps taken, things to overcome in Cobalt finances
COBALT (Staff) -- Cobalt council heard from their auditor Tuesday, April 26, and the town received encouraging words, and advice for further improving its financial picture.The auditing firm of Kemp Elliott and Blair reviewed the town’s 2015 finances and outlined the positive steps the town has accomplished, and
SPRING CLEANUP
Englehart resident Jessie Harman was taking advantage of the recent warm, sunny weather by doing a little spring cleanup raking leaves at a friend’s place on 9th Avenue last Friday, April 29. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)