City authorizes agreement with ONTC

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new federal direction means municipalities can learn more about the nature and volume of hazardous materials transported by rail through their communities.But a Temiskaming Shores councillor is questioning the value of information, since it relates only to materials that have already

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Evacuation costs reimbursed

Moosonee pays back cityDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A little over a year after the city hosted evacuees from Moosonee, it’s been reimbursed about $21,000 for its administrative expenses.“This came as a bit of a surprise,” said Temiskaming Shores city manager Chris Oslund earlier this

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Opportunity for passenger air service

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES/EARLTON -- A new local initiative is being pursued to develop passenger air service from Earlton to Toronto and back.Local lawyer Owen Smith, who is part of the Air Services Committee associated with the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Board, has been negotiating with Propair Inc.

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Candidates back local spring bear hunt

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The candidates agree –Temiskaming should be included in a pilot project re-introducing a limited spring bear hunt.There was unanimity when the issue was raised at an all-candidates’ meeting in Haileybury last week.Progressive Conservative Peter Politis, also mayor of Cochrane, said his

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80th convention for Timmins Diocesan Council CWL

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) -- The Timmins Diocesan Council Catholic Women’s League held its 80th annual convention in New Liskeard May 3 and 4.Hosted by Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Women’s League, the convention included many events and speakers.Among them was mental health worker Jeff Manners of

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Student residence proposal

City considering tax grant to collegeDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After plans for a student residence at its Haileybury campus fell apart last year, Northern College is trying again.“The development of a student residence is absolutely essential to both maintaining and increasing student enrolment at the

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LIVING IN THE MOMENT

How does your physical health impact your mental health? Do your make time for family and friends? Do you see yourself in a positive light? The Wheel of Well-Being rolled into downtown New Liskeard during Mental Health Week, and offered passersby the opportunity for a little self-assessment – and

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