Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - The impossible we did yesterday, the difficult we do tomorrow might be a phrase that describes Dan Allaire and the people who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS).Multiple sclerosis is classified as an autoimmune disease of the
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hearing loss is the most common physical disability – and the fastest growing –in Canada, North America and the world, says Kim Scott.It can also be profoundly isolating, said Scott, executive director
LATCHFORD (Staff) -- Latchford town council is asking for the reinstatement of the one-third-tax-free allowance which has been previously allowed to municipal politicians.In a resolution passed by Latchford council last month, council stated that through the 2017
By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor Our national anthem was written, or at least first performed, in 1880, says the online version of the Canadian Encyclopedia.Let’s jump ahead a few years to 1967 when, according to this source, it
SUDBURY (Staff/Special) – Timiskaming and Cochrane have been rolled into an expanded United Way headquartered in Sudbury.The two districts had originally run their own organization.But its board concluded that the organization wasn’t large enough, and opted to shut down at the
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - A suggestion was received by Latchford council through an email from a ratepayer that money could be saved by the town if council was reduced from six councillors to four, plus a mayor.It was noted in the
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced a plan to increase the general provincial minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 1, 2019.Currently, Ontario’s minimum wage is $11.40 per hour.The minimum wage hike is part of a larger government piece of
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — When you think of a “nice person” what comes to mind?Are they kind, community minded, see the best in people, offering help with a social conscience?Then Earlton resident Alaya Robert certainly fits
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - In a recent press release, the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce (TSACC) came out swinging against the proposed minimum wage hike by the provincial government.Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced a
ENGLEHART (Special) – A working piece of railway history will be re-enacted this weekend in Englehart.Ontario Northland’s second annual spike driving competition kicks off at noon June 10 at the Englehart station.Spectators and participants from the public
