NDP leader talks of road maintenance, possible electionSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The hot issue of winter roads in Northern Ontario was discussed by provincial New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath during a recent visit to south Temiskaming.Ms. Horwath was at the Earlton Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15, for a
ENGLEHART (Special) – Visitor restrictions at Englehart and District Hospital have been lifted.In a March 17 news release, the hospital said the limitations were eased after 10 days because there had been no new reported cases of gastrointestinal illness for seven days.It stressed that it will “continue to be diligent”
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The installation of infrastructure in the Englehart Industrial/Commercial Park has been placed on the back-burner for now.The town did have FedNor and Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines funding lined up, but was unable to secure a manufacturing business as a tenant by April, 2014,
EARLTON (Staff) – An Ingram Township man faces charges after a police stop on the weekend.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a pick-up truck on 10th Street in Earlton at about 1 a.m. March 9.A 32-year-old man has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with driving at an
After 12 years Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan is officially over.Last week, with little fanfare, the last remaining Canadian soldiers, left that country.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, reshaped our armed forces.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, redefined us as a country.We note Canadian troops were in combat roles in
I hate to start a column off on the negative, but I do believe this is the time of year that I hate the most.Many people are exhausted by the long winter, the lack of sunshine, the battle against the winter, the snow-shovelling, the cold homes, the high bills, the
Dear Editor:Canada’s flag was lowered in Kabul this month, drawing Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan to a close as our troops began their final journey home.All Canadians extend our appreciation and thanks to the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RMCP, as well
On Monday, March 3, 2014, the first annual Northern Ontario Mining Supply Showcase was held at the Steam Whistle Brewery, and judging by the number of exhibitors and people at the event, it was a resounding success.The showcase coincided with the second day of the Prospectors and Developers Association of
TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College has become the province’s first publicly funded college to receive accreditation from the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario.Accreditation “will provide unique advantages and added value to our students,” said Northern president Fred Gibbons in a news release.The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – It appears that local college campuses won’t be picking agricultural programming delivered at two Eastern Ontario schools slated for closure.Officials at Collège Boréal and Northern College say there are no plans to deliver the programs at campuses in New Liskeard and Haileybury.The University of Guelph has
