Questions on the ballot[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]Referendums and/or plebiscites are a unique form of democracy in our part of the world.Over the years some political parties in Canada (Reform
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WHY!Dear Editor:I just came from a walk on the boardwalk with all the new boards it looks great. The date is Tuesday September 23. It was a great night warm with the sun shining. I was just coming to the end of the boardwalk near CJTT, where there
The area I call home
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]One of my favourite places in the world is in Quebec off Highway 101.Over the past 40 years or more I have
Five candidates for four councillor positions in Brethour
NOTE: Throughout the October 27 municipal election campaign The Speaker will be profiling the various municipal races throughout our district. This is another in our series.Gordon Brock Speaker Editor BRETHOUR – While Reeve Arla West is acclaimed, Brethour Township voters will be contemplating a ballot that sees
Two in race to be Temagami’s next mayor
NOTE: Throughout the October 27 municipal election campaign The Speaker will be profiling the various municipal races throughout our district. This is another in our series.Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Two candidates are vying for voters’ support in the race to become Temagami’s
Five vie for four seats in James
NOTE: Throughout the October 27 municipal election campaign The Speaker will be profiling the various municipal races throughout our district. This is another in our series.Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – There’s no change at the head of James Township council with the
Far and wide
Days of regional appreciation for Culture[caption id="attachment_4759" align="alignleft" width="500"] Kassidy England, left, and Amanda Quenneville had a chance to shine on stage at the Cobalt Classic Theatre September 28 as they showcased
Adventure in the park
Evanturel Challenge hikes over to Kap Kig Iwan[caption id="attachment_4765" align="alignleft" width="500"] Twenty-four runners blast-off from the start line September 28 at Kap Kig Iwan Provincial Park
Summer weather greets Fun Runners
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Maybe it wasn’t literally what the doctor ordered, but Saturday’s weather was as close to perfect as the area could get for a morning jog or stroll.The occasion was the Temiskaming Hospital’s 33rd Annual Fun Run.“We had a great turnout
Saints swing for OFSAA golf tourney
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Christian Ethier led the TDSS Saints at the regional golf championship last week, earning the school their first team berth in the provincial championship and himself a shot at individual gold.The North Eastern Ontario Athletic Association (NEOAA)