Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s new councillors are eager to begin work.Temiskaming Shores’ elected councillors had a chance to introduce themselves after being sworn in to their new office December 1.Returning councillor Doug Jelly paid tribute to firefighters and the larger community in
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Campus housing on schedule for ’15 opening
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Northern College’s new student residence is on schedule to open in time for next fall’s students.In a news release, the college said late last month that construction of the residence at its Haileybury campus is proceeding, with the recent pouring of concrete footings and
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 Last Christmas CardOne of the traditions of Christmas, even in this age of social media, is the sending and receiving of printed Christmas cards.In many, many cases the Christmas card is the last way for people to stay in touch with friends who they may not
Did not ask for this
Dear Editor:I am writing today as a comment for any local survivors of sexual violence in light of the recent W5 episode entitled Hands of God (aired November 29, 2014).Sexual violence is about power, not unrestrained sexual attraction. The tactics used by the “healer” were deliberate
Love Twenty Questions
Dear Editor:Greetings from Orillia!Thank you for including Twenty Questions in The Speaker.Since my wife and I moved from Haileybury we do not receive the Weekender and have missed these informative articles. We hope that you will continue to publish them in The Speaker.Yours sincerely,
Just around the corner
Christmas is just around the corner and everyone, young and old, was out enjoying the annual Christmas Bazaar and Dinner held at the Église Saint-Jean Baptiste recently. Pictured here, from left to right, are Cassidy Ethier, 4, of Earlton, Keira Wittmaack, 4, of Thornloe and her brother Vaughn, 5.
Twenty Questions with Liz Robitaille
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Englehart Nordic Ski Club President Liz Robitaille.1. What is your full name?Elizabeth Rose Robitaille.2. Where were you born?Atikokan, Ontario.3. What organization are you affiliated with?Englehart Nordic Ski Club Inc.4. What
Board ONE chair, vice-chair return
TIMMINS (Staff) – Familiar faces remain at the helm of District School Board Ontario North East.Trustee Doug Shearer, who represents the Temiskaming Shores and Temagami areas, was acclaimed to another yearlong term as chair at the board’s inaugural meeting December 2.Also back as vice-chair by acclamation was
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Margaret-Rose Hearn, at left, and Tonie Miron of the Country Starlights provided the musical entertainment at the annual seniors’ dinner in New Liskeard. The December 6 luncheon, sponsored by the Temiskaming Shores Lioness-Lions and the New Liskeard Lions, drew almost 150 diners to Riverside Place. (Staff photo by Diane