Beef herd expansion a priority for new BFO president
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter THORNLOE – There’s potential for the beef industry to grow in the North and across the province, says the new president of the association representing Ontario’s beef producers.“I think we’ve got a good foundation,” said Matt Bowman, the Hilliard Township producer who was elected
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Hospital board chair steps down
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The chair of the Temiskaming Hospital board has stepped down, citing health reasons.Ron Scriven will remain on the hospital’s executive committee until the board’s annual meeting in June.John Rowsell, who is the board’s vice-chair and chairs the strategic planning subcommittee and quality committee,
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Summer sailing school rent waters calmed
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city is giving the Temiskaming Shores Sailing School a break on its rent.The not-for-profit summer school has been using the former service marina in Haileybury since it opened in 2008.It had been charged a monthly rent of $1,000 for the months of
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Zoned out – Could former school graduate to medical marijuana?
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK -- A query has been put forward to the Municipality of Charlton and Dack if the property at the former Charlton-Savard Public School, now privately owned, could be zoned to allow a medical marijuana facility to be established there.At
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BFO maintains focus on Northern beef expansion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The province’s beef producers are still looking north in an attempt to reverse the decline in Ontario’s beef herd numbers.The Northern cow herd expansion initiative is moving into the implementation phase, Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) vice-president Matt Bowman told Temiskaming producers.It’s
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Mining showcase wins marketing award
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The city’s leading role in a Northern Ontario showcase at an international mining conference has caught the eye of Canadian marketers.The showcase, held at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto in 2015, was an Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)
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Twice As Nice opens in Latchford
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- Nicole Paige officially opened her new store in Latchford Saturday, January 9.The second-hand store, called Twice As Nice, is located in the Fred Keenan Centre in the former library location, and next door to the medical centre.Ms. Paige told The Speaker
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Agnico Eagle outlines goals regarding Cobalt Mining Camp
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The Cobalt Mining Camp is a complex interconnection of mines, stakeholders and history.One of the main owners of mining properties in the Mining Camp is Agnico Eagle.A latecomer to the game in the Mining Camp, Agnico Eagle got its start as
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Lorrain Valley wind farm proponent updates project status
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- Wpd Canada president Ian MacRae and Timiskaming First Nation research technician Brit Griffin were on hand at Latchford’s regular meeting Wednesday, December 16 to outline the process for bringing the proposed wind turbine project to reality in Lorrain Valley.
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Temfund staffer honoured for innovation support
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temfund’s business coordinator is the first recipient of an award of excellence from a regional centre supporting business innovation.On December 1, Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) presented the award to Lorne Hillcoat, who has been with Temfund for the past 18
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