Forming DTSSAB’s new board
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) for the next four years is yet to be appointed.DTSSAB chief administrative officer Don Studholme says that effectively, during the month of December on election years, no decisions can be made because the
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CHRISTMAS COINS
It was a coinage of different sort displayed at the Caisse populaire du Témiskaming last week. New Liskeard branch manager Yvon Toupin, left, and Réjeanne Bélisle-Massie of Culturel Centre ARTEM admire the chocolate coins that can be used as money at artisan kiosks at the Village Noël Temiskaming. The
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Petal Pushers blossoming in Temiskaming Shores
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Everything’s coming up roses for the newest business to open its doors in Temiskaming Shores. A grand opening celebration was held for Petal Pushers, a full service floral business, at the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of
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Cobalt solar sites entering construction phase
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Strathcona Solar Initiatives chief executive officer Karl Hollett was present with Cobalt town staff and council members recently to announce the official beginning of construction of three solar power sites.Two of the sites are being built on the town’s decommissioned landfill sites,
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SEATING ARRANGEMENT
To beautify the downtown, the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area (BIA) group has installed a dozen new benches and some bike racks. Pictured with some of the new seating are BIA members, from left, Tammy Penner, Joline Rivard, Bea Demarce and Elesha Teskey. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
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Thornloe Cheese, Wabi Iron get FedNor help
DISTRICT (Special) – Two Temiskaming companies are assessing their operations with the goal of improving manufacturing processes and boosting production.Thornloe Cheese and Wabi Iron and Steel in Temiskaming Shores are each receiving $15,000 from FedNor to conduct operational assessments.Funding comes from FedNor’s Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern
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Haileybury Zen Fitness Center & Aesthetics now open
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY – If you are looking for a friendly, professional service that will increase your peace and improve your overall health and wellness, then take in a workout, enjoy a reflexology session or professional skin care service from Zen Fitness Centre & Aesthetics owner Sonia
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“Deep and damaging”
Campaign launched to fight hospital cutsDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Unionized workers want the public to fight plans to cut 15 full-time positions at Temiskaming Hospital.“This is a huge loss for our hospital and for our community.”-- Arlene Hearn CUPE Local president 904They’ve started
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Temiskaming on the road to the Royal
TORONTO (Staff/Special) – A pair of Temiskaming brothers will be the district’s sole representatives in the Northern Ontario pavilion at this year’s Royal Winter Fair.The Royal, which runs from November 7 through 16 in Toronto, attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year.Since 2006, Northern Ontario has had
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Northern extends China link
TIMMINS (Staff/Special) – Just as Northern College grads can be found around the world, so too are its courses.The college has formalized a new partnership with China’s Chongqing Industry Polytechnic College (CIPC).It will see four Northern programs – instrumentation and control engineering technician, mechanical
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