From the Editor’s Desk
Vote June 12On Thursday, June 12 we vote in a provincial election. Public opinion polls and pundits tell us this election is too close to call.At this time The Temiskaming Speaker continues its election tradition of not officially endorsing a candidate.We’ve never been so presumptuous to
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Golden Horseshoe will decide election result
by Wayne GreenOn the eve of Ontario's general election it must be noted that five weeks of intense campaigning by the three main political parties do not seem to have made much of an impression on the province's population. Just as they were when the Legislature was dissolved back
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Mad Men?
Councillor Appreciation Week?Dear Editor:Oh this tiresome business of regulating TownsThose plastic shelters bring out the neighbours frownsTake the darn things downIs Council’s commandTheir theme song should be, “Bring In The Clowns”Seems any neighbours complaint is all it takesFor them to
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From the Editor’s Desk
On the government side[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]Of the previous 29 times that Temiskaming voters went to the polls to elect an MPP, we have voted for the candidate that would end
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Hudak tactic gives voters a clear choice
Wayne GreenWhile an alarming number of Ontarians seem to be answering “none of the above” when asked to disclose which party they favour in the upcoming provincial election, there is an obvious difference developing between the platforms put forth by the major contenders, thereby at least giving voters
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Tax relief for Northdale Manor
Dear Editor:This is an open letter to Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd and members of his council:Dear Mayor Kidd and councilors:I was surprised and disappointed to hear that Council is considering ending Tax Relief for Northdale Manor and would like to present
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From the Editor’s Desk
Political NotebookCommittee rooms and campaign offices are being opened, officially or otherwise, as the political parties get their respective electoral machines in order for the June 12 provincial vote.If nothing else, the setting up of campaign rooms in a community adds, albeit briefly, to the vibrancy of a
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It’s strictly a two-party race in the North
With the Ontario election campaign just getting underway, it is too soon to speculate about the possible outcome of the June 12 vote, although at least one public opinion poll has already reported a trend in favour of Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne. No doubt there will be other
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Think twice about killing a bear
Dear Editor:When I first met the bear, one on one, I was afraid. So I shot him. My daughters were with me. I am not proud to tell you. The bear ran off into the bush and cried. He cried for me to hear. He died. The next
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What happened to Mr. Cook?
Dear Editor:The Little Claybelt Museum is researching the life of Mr. M. F. Cook, agricultural representative in Temiskaming from 1930-1964.We have a fairly complete story of his work and involvement in the agricultural life of Temiskaming. However, we are unable to find much about his birth, place
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