Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming municipal officials say a proposal for mandatory certification of firefighters jeopardizes the future of volunteer departments.The province argues that training and certification will improve safety, for both the public and firefighters.At the centre of the debate are proposed regulations under the Fire Protection and
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Memorial hockey tourney makes a difference
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Alexa Corneil’s passion for hockey has inspired a new tournament that will help make a difference in South Temiskaming and beyond.The inaugural AC15 Memorial Tournament was held March 22-25 in Temiskaming Shores with 14 teams participating.“What an honour it is to be here, it’s pretty
Students mastering the game of chess
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Kings and queens, bishops and knights took over Ecole catholique Ste-Croix in Haileybury last week.The school hosted the annual Caisse Populaire Community Chess Tournament Wednesday, March 21.“One-hundred and 50 students participated from area schools,” said organizer Luc Boucher.Along with Ste-Croix, players came from Ecole catholique
2018 Drag ’N Fly to honour Martin Lavictoire
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club’s (TRACC) 2018 Drag ’N Fly Summer Classic races will honour a special volunteer, Martin Lavictoire, who passed away on December 20, 2017.Motor sport enthusiasts from across Northeastern Ontario and many points beyond will travel to the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport August
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Numbers game
The most practical, elemental way we as Canadians can take part in our democracy is to vote.Whatever your state of mind when you cast a ballot - you can vote for a person, vote against a party, vote for an idea, vote against a proposal – the way to ensure
Behind closed doors
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter A column is generally a personal opinion with which people may or may not agree. They do not have to agree. The column is headed by the writer's name and picture to make clear the fact that it is not the official stance of the newspaper, as would
Weekender – March 23, 2018
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Research station property on the market
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A “for sale” sign may soon be popping up on the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station’s main complex on the west side of Armstrong Street.The province is preparing to sell the property, which includes agriculture-related structures but also buildings housing the Ontario Provincial Police, the
Ten-year funding package for Temiskaming Transit
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES/COBALT – The wheels of the buses will continue to go ’round and ’round for the foreseeable future.The City of Temiskaming Shores and the Town of Cobalt are benefitting from new funding announced through a bilateral agreement between the federal and provincial governments.Funding of $220,000 each year