• From the “Why don’t they always do this?” category:The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) says the provincial government – six months ahead of a collective agreement expiration date –offered on June 2 to extend the agreement by four years.The union said the
By Diane JohnstonOne of my personal rites of spring is the Spring Fling – of the most sedate, church-going variety.I typically take a week off at the end of May, when The Speaker’s annual farm supplement is completed, and spend some time with family in Eastern Ontario.In recent years, my
ENGLEHART (Staff/Special) – A total of $3,250 in fines were levied against four Englehart-area anglers who pleaded guilty in two separate incidents to fishing offences.Charges in both cases followed surveillance on the Blanche River area by provincial conservation officers after complaints of fishing during the closed season.In a news release,
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) - Two Ontario men have been fined a total of $5,500 for an illegal moose hunt three years ago in the Marten River area.The case was heard May 17 by Justice of the Peace Ruby Beck in the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay.The Ontario Ministry
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is once again offering an exhibition to appeal to those who appreciate the artistic abilities of northern artists.Currently at the museum is the fifth Postcard Juried Exhibition on display in the gallery room.At the same time, the Ruby Bryan Room
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council has set up an ad hoc committee to look into possible improvements and efficiencies in policing in the town.Discussion was also held at council's meeting Tuesday, June 6, about whether a South Temiskaming police force could be formed, instead of using the Ontario Provincial
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Changes in the Cobalt 2017 tax bills and 2017 user fees will mean, on average, residents will see a four per cent increase in their total municipal costs in 2017.This was the summary of chief administrative officer Michelle Larose at Cobalt's regular meeting of council Tuesday,
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Cancer affects almost everyone, directly or indirectly, and the impact of the disease often extends beyond family and friends to the greater community.The slo-pitch community will be helping to strike out cancer when they hit balls out of the park on Canada Day while raising
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The backbone of any successful organization rests with its volunteers.This can certainly be said of the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) as they continue to recruit coaches for the upcoming 2017-18 hockey season.“An organization such as ours is only as strong as its volunteers
