General Excellence nomination for Speaker
TORONTO (Staff) – The Temiskaming Speaker has been nominated for overall newspaper general excellence in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s (OCNA) annual Better Newspaper Competition (BNC).The Speaker was nominated in the General Excellence category for its circulation class.All aspects of the newspaper are judged in this competition including: front page;
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Contractors invited to info evening
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city is inviting the area’s builders to an educational night out.Temiskaming Shores, in conjunction with the Temiskaming Municipal Building Association, is inviting area contractors to an information session February 19.Participants will be treated to a meal and updates about changes to the Ontario
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NEOFACS launches new brand and logo
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Children’s Aid agency of Northeastern Ontario has rebranded itself with a colourful new logo and website designed to inspire a positive outlook and to make it easier for the public to understand what they do.
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“Solar gardens” sprouting in Temiskaming
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming is the northern outpost of a farmer-owned co-op that’s developing small-scale solar projects in Ontario.AGRIS Solar Co-operative is leasing three rural properties on Golf Course Road and Laforest Road in Temiskaming Shores for collections of ground-mounted solar panels.Each development will produce no more than
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Gravity Health & Chiropractic focuses on health and wellness
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMMING SHORES — “The greatest wealth is health.” VirgilDr. Crystal Briand has a passion for health and wellness and for Northern Ontario that is reflected in her lifestyle but more importantly in her new business, Gravity Health & Chiropractic.Gravity Health & Chiropractic, formerly owned by Dr. Tim Zafiris,
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2013 in review
Thornloe reports quiet yearTHORNLOE (Staff) – The year 2013 was “very quiet” in Thornloe, reports clerk-treasurer Reynald Rivard.The village undertook no major capital projects. Nor did it receive funding for special projects.Mr. Rivard said the municipality focused on maintenance of its roads and sewage lagoon system.In 2013, its allocation under
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Bonnie’s Boutique & More now open in downtown New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Bonnie’s Boutique & More, is now open at 12 Whitewood Avenue, in downtown New Liskeard offering wedding planning, wedding apparel, gifts, invitations and new plus- sized women’s clothing all priced to save customers money.“I am
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From Parliament Hill
Recently I hosted the Aerospace Forum in North Bay. The event was a notable success bringing together participants from some of the most well-known aerospace companies, including: Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Lockheed Martin, and L-3; as well as the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, and Jim Quick, President
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Council Changes in Harris
HARRIS (Staff) –The year 2013 saw changes around Harris Township’s council table.In the summer, Councillor Wilda Gibson resigned from council.Mrs. Gibson had been the township’s clerk-treasurer for almost 30 years before joining council in 2003.Appointed to her seat was Judie Martin, who had served on council from 2003 until 2006
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Roadwork dominated Brethour’s 2013
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP -- Like many small townships in the area, Brethour Township's year was focused on details related mainly to roads.The township borrowed $48,400 through serial debentures to purchase a 2003 loader.Culverts were replaced on Wool Mill Road and Brethour RoadBrethour Township and Casey Township jointly
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