Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — To BIA or not to BIA was the question on the minds of 50 or so downtown New Liskeard property owners and tenants last week.The City of Temiskaming Shores hosted a public information session concerning the petition to disband the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —“Its broken,” said Sean Mackey.He was referring to the New Liskeard BIA at the City of Temiskaming Shores public meeting Thursday, April 5, at Riverside Place.He represents a group of downtown New Liskeard property owners who brought a petition to the City asking to have the
EARLTON (Staff) – It may look like winter, but the agricultural sector is thinking of spring.The 2018 edition of the Earlton Farm Show runs April 13 and 14.The trade show is fully booked, with more than 60 exhibitors representing businesses, organizations and government agencies related to rural life.But the farm
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —“It is better to give than to receive,” were the words spoken by two New Liskeard volunteers on receiving an award for their community volunteerism through years of dedication.The Festival des Folies Franco-Fun awarded Bruno and Rose Aylwin the 2018 Pierre Angulaire Cornerstone Award in a
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KENABEEK - One of the most impressive things about Kenabeek is the fact that it draws some of the most determined and devoted people who have formed the Kenabeek Community Society with year-round activities at the vibrant Kenebeek Community Hall.The group epitomizes the spirit of the area, proving
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DACK TOWNSHIP - Two people have been confirmed dead after a Saturday morning house fire on Brentha Road in Dack Township.The names of the deceased have not yet been released.At the time this issue of The Speaker went to press, authorities were still at the scene as an
DISTRICT (Special) – Residents of the Elk Lake and Matachewan areas take note – your power will be off for a six-hour stretch at the end of the month.Hydro One has announced it’ll be conducting regular maintenance Sunday, April 29.The outage is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. and run
DISTRICT (Special) – The OPP have closed Highway 11 between North Bay ad New Liskeard due to deteriorating weather conditions. Police advise against any unnecessary travel.
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Getting better and having fun doing it were the driving themes of the Scotiabank Atom Girls’ season.They’ll take that attitude into the April 6-8 provincial championships in the Toronto region.“We have an amazing group of
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Be careful when applying for a passport or renewing one.The only route is to go to a Service Canada office, an MP’s office or a Passport Canada office in person, or to mail it oneself, said Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus.“We are getting calls from people saying
