Arena food survey open
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - Would you like to see some new options on the menu at Temiskaming Shores arenas?The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is working with concession operators at the Don Shepherdson Memorial and Haileybury arenas to incorporate some healthy food choices.At the recent Emergency Preparedness
DTSSAB debates reserves
A job done too wellMunicipalities look for share of $4 million reservesDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A long debate was held Wednesday, May 17, on the merits of allowing the District of Timiskaming Social Services Board (DTSSAB) to hold large reserves while the municipalities have little to none.The debate strayed closely
MTO turns down Thornloe lighting request
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Thornloe councillors have called for lighting at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 562.Two fatalities have occurred at the intersection in recent years, Thornloe Reeve Earl Read told an April 27 meeting of the Temiskaming Municipal Association.Earlier closing hours
Armstrong Street tenants not affected by campus closure
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The closure of the Collège Boréal campus in Temiskaming Shores will not affect the other users of the New Liskeard complex, says a provincial spokesperson.“There is no impact on other existing tenants” as a result of the college’s decision to
Foundation granting $210,000 in ’17
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Recreation, culture, education, and services for people in need will all benefit from the Frog’s Breath Foundation this year.It will distribute more than $200,000 to organizations and projects across Temiskaming in 2017.The recipients were announced by Peter Grant, who created the not-for-profit
Building permits surge in ’16
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Interest in new development in Temiskaming Shores soared last year, when building permits were issued for almost $18.3 million in new starts and renovations.That more than doubled the $8.3 million in construction envisioned in 2015.The figures also surpassed the $18.1 million in building recorded in 2013,
Northern College investing $1.5 million in tech upgrades
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMMINS – Northern College is investing $1.5 million in special anniversary funding in upgraded facilities.The college is using some of the money to outfit a new integrated emergency services complex at its Timmins campus.Construction is scheduled to begin this spring.The complex will house its paramedic, police foundations, and
Fairly important to area
DISTRICT (Staff) -- Dedicated and inspired community volunteers are now preparing for area district fall fairs.The public is encouraged to offer support for the volunteers who are maintaining these valued regional traditions.The Englehart and District Agricultural Society meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the
Opponents say North seems to be left out of Ontario budget
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TORONTO -- Timiskaming-Cochrane’s MPP says the 2017 Ontario budget seems to have overlooked Northern Ontario."Whatever has something to do with Northern Ontario, it's been cut," said New Democratic Party MPP John Vanthof in a telephone interview with The Speaker May 1."You just
Non-timber forest products potential explored
TIMISKAMING FIRST NATION (Staff/Special) -- FedNor has invested $45,498 in a Timiskaming First Nation project which is exploring the economic potential of non-timber forest products.Plans are in place to explore opportunities for seasonal and sustainable harvesting of natural products such as mushrooms, berries, leaves, birch syrup, bark,