Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP -- Tension is increasing regarding the ownership and operation of the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport.The airport is owned by Armstrong Township, and operated by a Municipal Services Board (MSB) created by the majority of area municipalities.The municipalities, along with Armstrong Township, created
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Still have to be told
These types of editorials have become a regular, annual staple.Two decades ago, at this time of year, an editorial was written in The Temiskaming Speaker urging readers not to get behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.As part of
From the Editor’s Desk
The Bus RideAt this time of year it seems every occurrence is magnified and attributed to the Christmas season.Bad news such as fatalities and economic layoffs take on even more tragic proportions than if they had happened at any other time of year.On the other hand, any
The “new normal”
Dear Editor:The health care system in Ontario is in crisis. Most of us understand that. Unfortunately the rhetoric coming from the provincial Liberal government would have us believe that it can no longer afford to put more money into the system because we are broke.The reality is
Letter of the Week
Remembering Gerry BernatchezDear Editor:It is with sorrow that we see the passing of Gerry Bernatchez of Matachewan. To those of us who have had the pleasure of working with him on behalf of the United Seniors Citizens of Ontario (USCO), he will be
Twenty Questions with Brent Cecchini
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police Inspector Brent Cecchini.1. What is your full name?
Christmas Train coming to the North
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Christmas is definitely on track to arrive on December 25. Ahead of it the Ontario Northland is whistling along in the spirit of the season with its annual Christmas Train.The Christmas Train will be stopping in communities throughout Northeastern Ontario on its
Road upgrades in Harris in ’15
HARRIS (Staff) – Harris Township upgraded roads in 2015 with a little help from upper levels of government.It used its $25,000 allocation from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to resurface Casey Mine Road and Sutton Bay Road with gravel.Repairs were made to Appaloosa Drive and Dawson Point
New culvert, fire truck highlight Hudson’s year
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HUDSON – “It was a good year,” said Reeve Larry Craig as he reflected on 2015 in Hudson Township.As the year drew to a close, so did the township’s wait for a new pumper for the fire department.The volunteer department had been shopping
A gift for every child
NEOFACS Christmas Angel Program needs your helpSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — “Every child should have a gift under the tree at Christmas,” said McDonald’s owners Sharron and Peter Graydon who are promoting the Christmas Gift of Love program in conjunction with the North East