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
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Minimum wage
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
Earlton woman a finalist for $10,000 for charity
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
Chamber objects to minimum wage increase proposal
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
Spike driving contest nails June 10 date
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
New family health team facility for New Liskeard
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD -- The new Great Northern Family Health Team clinic at 240 Shepherdson Road in New Liskeard was officially opened Friday, June 2.The building includes 12 exam rooms and includes space for up to nine doctors. Five doctors
The Speaker – June 7, 2017
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Water shutdown in Haileybury, North Cobalt
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The city has announced a water shutdown in Haileybury and North Cobalt, beginning at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tues., June 6).It’s to permit work in conjunction with upgrades to the water distribution system serving the community.The city says:This
Weekender – June 2, 2017
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Hilliardton Marsh hosts Migration Day activities
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILIARDTON — If you’re a bird, you might want to stop over at the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre (HMREC), a place where birds are celebrated and protected.Children and adults flocked to the marsh Saturday, May 27, during International Migratory Bird Day to learn about the spring