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
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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
Latchford dam grounds rehabilitation
LATCHFORD (Staff) -- The final touches are being put on the area around the Latchford control dam as landscaping and paving take place.The dam, owned by Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC), was reconstructed over 2015-16 and work was completed on the project at the end of 2016. Rehabilitation of the
Thank a paramedic during EMS Week
DISTRICT (Staff/Supplied) -- The week of May 28 to June 3 is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Canada.This year’s theme is "Always in Service.""Timiskaming EMS is 'always in service' and ready to care for you any day, anytime," says Timiskaming EMS Chief John McCarthy."Our paramedics specialize in cardiology
Riverside Farmers Market opens June 3
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The Riverside Farmers Market will be opening for another season this Saturday, June 3.Doors will be open throughout the morning from 8 a.m. until noon at the Riverside Farmers Market where vendors will be ready to welcome