Dear Editor:The proponents’ contention that pipelines are the safest method of transport and we are expected to accept their word.If we could, with confidence, accept this data due to transparency, more would be willing to consider the project. However since we live in an era of clandestine
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Calling for Emergency Call Audit
Dear Editor:Here are some points:Number One: STATUS ITEM: Gillies Limit (South) Township was officially annexed to the Town of Latchford (January 1, 2006). All necessary 911 features were addressed and instituted to suit the nature of the annexed area.Number Two: SITUATION OCCURRENCE: August 25, 2015 at
Catholic Education Makes the Difference!
Dear Editor:The Northeastern Catholic District School Board would like to welcome back to the classroom all of our new and returning students and all of our staff members. We are very excited about the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. We have worked hard all summer to ensure our
20 Questions with Lois Pollard
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with author and former Highway Book Shop owner, Lois Pollard.1. What is your
Temagami murder mystery mini success
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI -- Cathy Reeder of Temagami has been having a lot of fun coming up with a story which is becoming a little hit in Temagami.A Temagami-based murder mystery titled The Mystery of the Dead People has sold about 70 copies and fans have
A bridge to nature
Noah Juurlink, 6, of New Liskeard, is one of many people who are now enjoying Pete’s Dam Park after the main bridge was reconstructed and opened in August. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)
Doc screening Sept. 15 in Temagami
TEMAGAMI (Special) – Audiences have another chance to see a documentary about a project re-introducing Temagami First Nation youth to the birch bark canoe tradition.The Power of the Canoe will be screened at September 15 in the Bunny Miller Theatre at the Welcome Centre.It was filmed in
Englehart, KL hospitals name new CEO
ENGLEHART (Special/Staff) – The search for a new chief executive officer to head hospitals in Englehart and Kirkland Lake has ended.Gary Sims has been named CEO of Englehart and District Hospital, Kirkland and District Hospital and their partnership, the Blanche River Health Partners.In a news release, the
Question for the Candidates
Throughout the October 19 federal election campaign The Temiskaming Speaker will be asking the candidates a “question of the week.” This week we ask the candidates running in the Timmins-James Bay riding.What should voters look for in an MP?[caption id="attachment_9646" align="alignleft" width="150"]
B&T Parts and Supplies welcomes customers at grand opening
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A couple of friends who have worked together for several years took the next step and have become solid business partners opening B&T Auto Supplies business outlet along Highway 11 B at the former Grayd’s Furniture Building.