From the editor’s desk
Remembrance WeekMany people in the community between now and November 11 will be wearing poppies to support our Royal Canadian Legions and to commemorate Remembrance Day.The time period takes on special significance this year for The Temiskaming Speaker for a few reasons.Because November 11
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Bullying
Dear Editor:Thank you for the space.I wrote you a letter in the past about bullies, I would like to add something.I was an RPN at Temiskaming Hospital for many years, I enjoyed my job very much, I was very good at it.When I was there,
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Learning by doing
Dear Editor:On Saturday night at the Riverside Place, 4-H members young and old came together to celebrate their 100th anniversary of LEARNING TO DO BY DOING. Over the years many memories and newspaper clippings of our local 4-H etc. were put on display.It was an interesting evening
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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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