Editorial CartoonAugust 23, 2017
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Local to national leadership
Coleman Township resident Charlie Angus, MP for Timmins-James Bay, is making headway in his bid to be leader of the national New Democratic Party.Currently, four candidates are attempting to win support from party members across the country. They include Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron and Jagmeet Singh. The winner of
Whale tales
Every now and then I get a “pinch me” moment when I find myself somewhere, or seeing something, I never imagined I’d experience.It happened the first time I saw a whale. I was on the north shore of the St. Lawrence in Sept-Îles in the spring of ’91 when I
Discussing housing development
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- Vacant land in Dymond Township is being discussed as the site of a new rent-geared-to-income housing complex.At the meeting of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) in Englehart Wednesday, August 16, the board discussed interest in the land in Temiskaming Shores at
The Speaker – August 23, 2017
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Grandfather Teachings shared through art
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth: these are the Seven Grandfather Teachings which are part of a traditional legend shared by indigenous elders.Long Point Algonquin First Nations artist Frank Polson says that the legend states that "the creator saw our people were not living
Project approved for NL water treatment plant
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Temiskaming Shores council has given the green light for the replacement of iron removal filters at the McCamus Avenue water treatment plant in New Liskeard.The approval to proceed with the project was given at council's meeting Tuesday, August 8.The project has been awarded to Pedersen
Pursuing more child care
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- A push is going to be made to assist more people to become licensed child care providers in the district.At the regular meeting of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) in Englehart Wednesday, August 16, children's services manager Dani Ducharme told the board
City advancing with townhouse support
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Temiskaming Shores council is proceeding with the next step in support of a four-unit townhouse construction at 258 Farah Avenue which fronts on Edith Street in New Liskeard.City staff have been directed to prepare an amendment to the city's zoning by-law for consideration at its
Temfund seeking to raise awareness
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Temfund has been making the rounds lately to raise awareness about its role and activities as a potential funding resource for area businesses, including resource, industry and now agriculture.Temiskaming Development Fund Corporation (Temfund) business development coordinator Lorne Hillcoat was at Temiskaming Shores council Tuesday, August