Forestry Coalition worries about “devastating” impacts
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Efforts by environmentalists to have forestry reduced in Northern Ontario would be "devastating" to the North if implemented."The impact would be extremely significant," said Al Spacek, president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) in a telephone interview November 21.The Ontario Forestry Coalition is in
Temiskaming Foundation settles in new digs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Foundation (TTF) recently officially opened its new home, with a bit of fanfare.“Our new office location is very visible as people walking in the downtown core can pop in. It is also fully accessible as there are no stairs. We have been here
Seeing red over impaired driving
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - The Red Ribbon Campaign was officially launched in Temiskaming Shores on Monday, November 13, outside the headquarters of the Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.The Red Ribbon Campaign was launched by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Timiskaming and Area chapter "to pass along the message
College faculty voting on latest offer
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After more than four weeks on the picket line, faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges are voting on the latest offer by the College Employer Council.Voting on-line or by telephone began November 14 and will continue until 10 a.m. tomorrow (November 16).The vote was ordered by
Repairs to be carried out on historic bridge
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Town of Cobalt and the Township of Coleman will be partnering for the repair of the Larose bridge.The historic bridge has developed some cracked beams and other issues, and the work is required to maintain its safety.Cobalt chief administrative officer Michelle Larose said the work
Remembrance Day ceremonies are being held across the district today.
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day we will remember the courageous and brave, our veterans, who fought and died for our present day freedoms.
Drugs and weapons charges laid
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A variety of drugs and firearms have been seized from a New Liskeard residence.Search of the home on Lakeshore Road followed the arrest of two New Liskeard residents late last month near Kirkland Lake.A 46-year-old man and a woman, also 46, each face a long list
Blood flow slows at Halloween clinic
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter SUDBURY – The recent blood donor clinic in Temiskaming Shores fell short of its goal by 46 units.Halloween may have slowed traffic at the clinic, said Joanne Drake, territory manager with Canadian Blood Services, in an email.The goal for day one of the clinic October 31 was 96
Temiskaming appointee to LHIN advisory committee
NORTH BAY (Staff/Special) – A Temiskaming Shores resident will offer input on how to improve the experience of health care patients in the Northeast.Charlotte Lavictoire has been named to the North East Local Health Integration Network’s first patient and family advisory committee.Lavictoire, a retired teacher and artist whose community involvement
Safety advocates pushing new design
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A committee pushing for a pilot project testing a new road design on Highway 11 hopes to meet with Ministry of Transportation officials next month.The GEMS committee – Going the Extra Mile for Safety – is also trying to broaden support for the so-called “2-plus-1”