The viewpoints in Timiskaming-Cochrane
The provincial election, now concluded, saw the return of long-time Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof to his seat. As a New Democratic Party member, Vanthof’s role is to hold …
Some numbers
By Steven Larocque First off, thanks to all the candidates who ran in the provincial election in Timiskaming-Cochrane: Tory Delaurier for the Progressive Conservatives, Rick Ellsmere for the Liberals, …

Editorial cartoon in the Feb. 26 issue:
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Lots of choice
The provincial election will take place the day after this edition of The Speaker hits the streets. Elections Ontario says three days of advance polls resulted in just six per …
Taking time for the good things
By Darlene Wroe I am regularly watching CBC, dropping into American news networks, or reading news reports just to see what they are saying. It’s like an obsession. However, there …

Editorial cartoon February 19
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Deadly dog virus on the rise
Animal rescue volunteers have been trying to get their voices heard that there is a serious canine disease in the region. Parvovirus is deadly for dogs if left …
They spoke for Canada
By Gordon Brock Thanks Trump, for reminding Canadians why our country is worth fighting for. The above is a headline from the Saturday, January 11, 2025 issue of The …

Eidtorial cartoon in the Feb. 12 issue:
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Up and down
• Thumbs up to Family Day Weekend in the province and to the local volunteers staging activities. Anyone in the province can go ice fishing this weekend and they won’t …