The tradition of honouring others
As we approach spring, we are in the time of year here in Temiskaming when our leading volunteers are recognized by their communities.There are many selfless and giving people in our communities who have devoted their minds, hands and hearts to helping others. Often, they have been encouraged
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From the Editor’s Desk
Celebrating the Northern CavalcadeThe state of Highway 11 has been a constant newsmaker in the area over the decades. It’s been a problematical story the last quarter century in Temiskaming, but there was a time when it was a celebratory story and, if things go right, an aspect of
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Helping Families Raising Children
Here in the North, one of our primary concerns is the care of our children.And yet, it requires two incomes to sustain a modern household in this day and age.The high cost of mortgages, rents, post-secondary educations, healthy food, utilities, clothing, furnishings and other necessities, gasoline and
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From the Editor’s Desk
Dave Dymond[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]In the life of a community there are various individuals who could best be described as “unconventional,” or “colourful,” or “controversial,” or, simply “a character.” Dave Dymond who
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Letter to the Editor
Pet PeeveDear Editor:Due to numerous complaints over the winter, I would like to ask owners to make sure that your pets are kept on a leash and under your control, at all times, when out in the public.You are responsible for your pet, should he or
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Letter of the Week
Please renew the LIC ProgramDear Editor:This is an open letter to Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota:Dear Anthony:We write in support of the renewal of FedNor funding for the Local Initiatives Contribution (LIC) Program delivered by Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Northern Ontario.The LIC Program
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Letter of the Week
If words aren’t enoughDear Editor:I enjoyed the column, Flowers of the winter night (January 27, 2016 issue), by Darlene Wroe. It is a very thoughtful piece of writing about “words”.That said, there are times when only numbers will do, and other times when only
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The politics of The Speaker
[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]In July of 1905 E.F. Stephenson and his son A.E. Stephenson, formerly of the Bracebridge Free Grant Gazette, opened a printing plant in a small building on Sharpe Street
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From the Editor’s Desk
Letter Writers[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]It’s been awhile since we’ve focused on this topic. As we’re beginning a new year it may be appropriate to revisit this again.It’s been said that
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Letter of the Week
Those highway conditionsDear Editor:Having travelled to Sudbury out of necessity, over kilometers of snow packed and icy Highway 11, on January 13, 2016, I read your editorial on the challenges of road maintenance with interest. Unfortunately, I cannot agree with the conclusion you reach, that it
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