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ACFO protesting cuts to Francophone services

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING — As part of a province-wide movement, ACFO Témiskaming is organizing a protest on December 1.Supporters will gather Saturday at 1 p.m. outside Timiskaminig-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s office in New Liskeard.It’s in response to the provincial government’s cancellation of funding for a French-language university and the abolishment

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Hwy. 11 collision causes fuel spill

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHAMBERLAIN – A driver has been charged after a collision on Highway 11 north of Englehart earlier this week that caused a fuel spill.The November 26 collision involved two tractor-trailers.Police were called to the crash, which occurred between Road 4 and Road 5 in Chamberlain Township, shortly after

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Postal service resumes with back-to-work legislation

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KIRKLAND LAKE – Regular postal service was to resume at noon yesterday (November 27) with the passage of federal legislation turning the dispute between Canada Post and its employees over to a mediator-arbitrator.Bill C-29 received Royal Assent late November 26.It brought an end to more than a month

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Evanturel awaiting response on ONTC dispute

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP - Evanturel Township is awaiting responses in the matter of a dispute between the small municipality of 447 people and the ONTC.The dispute involves invoices to the township from the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) since December 2015, which now amount to approximately $67,000.Premier Doug Ford,

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