Potential divestment of marina property under discussion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is wading back into discussions about the future of the New Liskeard marina property. Temiskaming Shores council has given city staff …
Student has long-term plans for long-term care career
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Mandy Burns had always admired nurses, and even had a part-time job at Kirkland and District Hospital as a high school student. But …
Telephone lines cut in Latchford a cause for concern
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Fibre optic installations are quite reliable, but that doesn’t mean they are indestructible. According to Latchford deputy clerk Laurel Gadoury, someone vandalized the fibre …
Temagami eyes rising costs and needed projects
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council is expected to approve an eight per cent increase in its municipal tax levy at its June 8 …
Coleman road dispute will continue with future trial
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Township of Coleman says it is pleased with a court decision by Northeast Region Senior Regional Judge Gregory Ellies regarding …
Speaker strikes silver and bronze at industry awards
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Temiskaming Speaker continued its award winning ways with provincial recognition for its editorial department’s work spanning 2021-22. The Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s (OCNA) Better …
Skilled trades students trade skills for medals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Do job applicants need letters of recommendation when they can produce medals proving they’re tops in Ontario? A pair of Englehart High students – …
Smile Cookie campaign seeking volunteers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Smile cookies need their smiles. The 2023 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, benefiting the Christmas Wish program, is seeking volunteers to decorate the …
Temagami looking at short-term rental regulations
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has requested a report from staff regarding the possibility of further regulating short-term rentals in the municipality. Council also has …
Boards announce administrative changes
TIMMINS (Special) – Changes at the top are coming to the region’s two largest school boards. The Conseil Scolaire Catholique de District des Grandes Rivières (CSCDGR) will be …