Going into 2017 Health unit announces budget relief and MOH plans
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) -- The Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) board of health is preparing for another year with the announcement that the 2017 budget will include a four per cent levy decrease for area municipalities who help to fund the service.The THU board of health has also announced in
TMA wants compensation from quarries in North
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP -- The Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA) is expressing its concern regarding the fact that Northern Ontario still is not included in the proposed amendment to the Ontario Aggregate Resources Act, which will become the Ontario Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act.The current
Fresh new life for old furnishings and wood
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- After living in Haiti for a few years, Josée Gauthier has returned back to Earlton with her husband Kenold Glezil and their small daughter.After receiving furnishings for their new apartment in Earlton, Josée worked on refinishing and repurposing
Agnico Eagle environmental due diligence activities
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT/COLEMAN TOWNSHIP -- Agnico Eagle has been carrying out some environmental due diligence activities in the Cobalt Mining Camp area over the past couple of weeks and the work is now nearing completion.A community information meeting is being planned for early December to provide
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
New Liskeard Chartrand’s Independent Grocer owner, Don Chartrand, presented a certificate of appreciation to outstanding Temiskaming Shores citizen George Dukovac on Thursday, November 3 outside The Temiskaming Speaker office. The recognition was in light of Mr. Dukovac’s commitment and long history of volunteer work for the community, which includes
A sewing machine dealership opens in Harley Township
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP — Oh brother, a new sewing machine dealership has just opened in Harley Township to the delight of area crafters.Owner Mike D’Amour of Quilting Buy A Yard or 2, located on Maybrook Road, held a grand opening for
Earlton Grocery store seeking community support to stay open
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — It is never a good thing when a grocery store closes in a small, rural community.The only grocery store in Earlton, the Earlton Grocery King, says it may be forced to close its doors because of poor sales
BNS Corner Gas opens in Englehart
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The BNS Corner Gas operations, based in Temiskaming Shores, owned by Mike Da Silva and Wendy Swift, have now expanded to include a restaurant, convenience store, and gas station in Englehart.A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting was held on Monday, August
Home decor business opens at Cobalt train station
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The Cobalt train station has had new life breathed into it.Winnie Kammermayer Fowler has now brought the building back to its original beauty, and on Wednesday, August 31, she opened the Home Town Decor Emporium Corp. in the
BEV’S BLOCKS
The proceeds of $1,200 from quilts made by Bev’s Block by Chips off the ol’ Block not-for-profit group in memory of Bev Maillé has been donated to One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Center, providing rehabilitation and related support for children/youth with special needs. The group is composed of family