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Safety is most importantThe recent rail line derailments near Gogama, and the resulting oil spills, show the need to ensure the highest safety standards and investment in infrastructure, and in the vehicles that are transporting these goods.It is incumbent on us as consumers, on our government leaders,
Renewable clean energy
Dear Editor:Have you noticed as you drive around Northern Ontario that solar panels are beginning to be a common sight? There are operating sites in Englehart on the arena roof, in Ramore, Kapuskasing, Harley Township and more are planned for Chamberlain Township, the Earlton arena and
Taxing Situation
Dear Editor:Just reading about the cutbacks of the train service and bus services. It’s not the only cutback the government has bestowed upon us.With all the cuts of the other departments, what really ticks me off, is our taxes are paying for all these services, yet our
Letter of the week
Library cuts are significantDear Editor:I’m saddened by what I read on the letter page of The Speaker of February 25, 2015 -- that the city Council has cut $50,000.00 from the budget of the library. And I agree with what Mr.[Russell] Mitchell writes[Speaker letter entitled “Library
Taking control of change
Concerns about declining services have to be matched with promotion of usership.The recent announcement that two regional bus terminals will be closed, and hours will be reduced at two others, show that the usage of these services is not high.Complaints that the provincial government is not providing
From the editor’s desk
The Child In The ShadowsFrom time to time over these past 30 years, a letter, or correspondence, has come across the desk where, while the material is unusual, the content touches on a societal topic that would be of interest to the public and should see publication.When
From the Editor’s Desk
Odds and EndsIt’s late February and we’re coming to an end of one of the coldest months in our area’s history. With that a community newspaper editor flips through his notebook.WEATHERTo reiterate from a story written by reporter Sue Nielsen in the recent issue
For the love of your health
Dear Editor:I would like to commend those who had the foresight and determination to bring the CAT scan to our hospital and also commend the members of the Temiskaming Hospital CAT Scan Foundation and the many volunteers who are working diligently to raise funds to meet the ongoing
Library Cuts Hurt
Dear Editor:Cuts to the Library hurt the community.The council and mayor have cut $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) from the library budget of Temiskaming Shores. It is important that all decision-makers within the city understand the implications of this move.The agenda of the library is genuinely connected
From the bottom of my heart
Dear Editor:On February 18, on my way into town on the Dawson Point Road, which was very slippery, I had the misfortune to ditch my vehicle in the snow on the roadside just east of Benoit Drive.Two gentlemen, one coming from the east and the other from