On the buses
Dear Editor:Hi. My letter to the editor concerns my experience on the transit buses.Now don’t get me wrong but riding the bus should be a great experience, but lately I don’t want to take the bus, I’d rather get a taxi or a ride from friends.The
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From the Editor’s Desk
Election night notebookA community newspaper editor flips through an election night notebook. The theme is the local scene with some firsts.COMMITTEE ROOMSWhat’s the value of riding committee rooms?It gives the party a public profile – a place where the public can drop in and get
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Love that Sue Nielsen
Dear Editor:I would like to compliment Sue Nielson on her column, and to say how much I enjoy it. When I get my Speaker the first thing I do is look for her great column.I would also like to let Sue know, that I am an old
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Letters to the Editor
Nothing ChangesDear Editor:If nothing changes -- nothing changes -- same pile, different leader!Justin has ridden daddy’s coat tails to the top of the pile -- good luck Canada.Wayne GrayNew Liskeard
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Niqab or no niqab
Dear Editor:A few days ago I met a friend at the Chat Noir. As usual our conversation turned to politics. We covered quickly the current political campaign and I stated I did not understand why the niqab had become such a huge political issue. My friend informed me
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Hear the Beep
Dear Editor:If I asked you where your smoke alarms are in your home, could you tell me? If you’re like many people, you may not pay much attention to where smoke alarms have been installed. However, location matters when it comes to smoke alarms.Smoke alarms should be
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From the Editor’s Desk
Reader Feedback[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]Following on the heels of last week’s column regarding Temiskaming being on the fringes of the federal ridings of Nipissing-Timiskaming and Timmins-James Bay, comes two types of feedback
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Letter of the Week
About the ridingsDear Editor:While I am no longer a resident, I remain a passionate Northerner and a political advocate on Northern Ontario issues.I read with great interest on your editorial on the political divisions within the District of Timiskaming/Temiskaming (From The Editor’s Desk,
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No mystery why Duffy is on trial
Dear Editor:Re: the letter “Help me understand the Duffy trial”, by H.L. Wipprecht in the September 16 issue of The Speaker, perhaps I may be able to assist.First, to correct a misconception on the part of Mr. Wipprecht, the exchange of money between Nigel Wright
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The Fall Fairs leave me with a beef
Dear Editor: I see a disturbing reality creeping into our society. Our Fall Fairs have operated for over one hundred years showing our Northern Ontario produce, livestock and a good day to have by all. Volunteers work endlessly to provide a show worthy to
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