NORTH BAY (Special/Staff) – A pilot project testing a new road design in hopes of improving safety on Hwy. 11 is moving to the next phase. The provincial …
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Vandals continue to hit rec facilities
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – “The vandalism in our city is a disgrace. It needs to stop.” Temiskaming Shores Mayor Jeff Laferriere’s comments last week followed …
Donation expands Haileybury wildland firefighting efforts
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With the wildfire season well underway, the Haileybury fire station is boosting its firefighting fleet. The Haileybury Firefighters Association has donated …
Armstrong seeks to prevent future human waste operations
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township is making an amendment to its agriculture zoning bylaw to prevent future storage, hauling or spreading of …
City urging MTO to consider roundabout
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the Ministry of Transportation plans work on Hwy. 11, the city is urging that it consider installing a roundabout at …
City launching consultations on marina development
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As city council considers the potential development of the New Liskeard marina property, it’s looking for public feedback. The deadline to …
New home renovations business opens doors in Harley
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP – A new business has officially announced its presence in the Harley Township Industrial Park. Home renovators will be able …
Northern Animals opens new adoption centre
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores and area families looking to adopt a dog or cat now have a new location where they …
When the smoke settles
By Diane Johnston Every December, The Speaker selects “a story of the year.” It’s not a terribly scientific process. The story just sort of emerges. The years 2021 and …
Ups and downs
Thumbs up to the provincial government for the announcement of the next phase in developing a 2+1 highway system in Ontario. “This project will play an important role …