Bridging the concept of wonder
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]The future is a brilliant thing. For some of us, we can’t even imagine it.The world of most children of today is something quite
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Letter of the week
Recognizing Peter BirnieDear Editor:The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane Timiskaming Branch would like to recognize the significant contributions of Peter Birnie to mental health services in our community and throughout the province. Mr. Peter Birnie was an important supporter and advocate of the community
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Real city business
Dear Editor:This is an open letter to the mayor and councillors on Temiskaming Shores council:To All:I have a problem and it occurs to me that I may not be alone in this. We’ll see.I have before me, a letter from
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Plastic Shelters regulation
Dear Editor:The City of Temiskaming Shores is mandated and entrusted with enforcement of the Ontario Building Code. We must ensure that all construction meets Building Code standards and that buildings are safe for our residents to live in and use. Plastic Shelters that are larger
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From the Editor’s Desk
[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]Commemorated, not celebratedThe commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I isn’t restricted to the large international stage. There are many local offshoots
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Letter of the Week
Lies and bullyingDear Editor:Do you like to live with a LIAR and with a BULLY??I submit that our city of Temiskaming Shores has become both.A deal was made— no taxes for an old age home in New Liskeard that is non-profit-over-seen by volunteers. Our
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A rebellion in 2015?
Dear Editor:Over 50 years ago, when I came to this country, as a landed immigrant ,I was encouraged to study Canadian history to become a Canadian citizen.Not that my knowledge of history was deficient, but because those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat
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The story behind energy price increaseDear Editor:There has been some wild and erroneous statements made by politicians about the cost of energy. Here is the real story.There has been a concerted effort by the Conservative party in Ontario, Tim Hudak and Vic Fedeli in particular, to
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Full Swing!
Dear Editor:If the rest of Temiskaming is as busy as our local ball fields, then I would say things are moving in Temiskaming in full swing.All crops are maturing quickly and the first bales of hay are being removed. Wild strawberries are plentiful, and wild raspberries are
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Blooming good coverage
Dear Editor:The Temiskaming Art Gallery 2014 Garden Tour Committee would like to thank The Temiskaming Speaker and its staff for the excellent coverage it gave to our recent event.The Garden Tour was a great success. The weather cooperated (mostly), the temperatures were comfortable and, best of all,
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