PCs name Timiskaming-Cochrane candidate
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – With a provincial election less than two months away, a Progressive Conservative candidate has been named in Timiskaming-Cochrane.Margaret Williams, who lives on Bain Lake about 15 kilometres north of Sturgeon Falls, was acclaimed the party’s candidate last week.In an April 12 news release, Ontario PC leader
City and youth benefit from Youth Advisory Committee
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Youth are putting forth ideas and finding their voice by participating in a City of Temiskaming Shores Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).“The City cares about the ideas and opinions of youth,” said City of Temiskaming Shores superintendent of community services Jeff Thompson.“We were looking for more
Seniors’ dental care in spotlight in election lead-up
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – About two and a half years ago, amid a number of serious health concerns, Delima Dubie began to lose her teeth.The Temiskaming Shores senior recalls she was eating when she “crunched, and I wasn’t eating anything hard.”She discovered a tooth had fallen out. It was
MPP urges province to hold off on firefighter certification
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The area’s MPP is urging the provincial government to hold off regulations that would require the certification of volunteer firefighters.Measures must be taken “to ensure that service in rural areas is not reduced or lost entirely,” wrote John Vanthof, Timiskaming-Cochrane’s New Democrat MPP, late last
Insurance solution sought for recreation program
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - A solution is being sought for insurance concerns related to the proposed recreation program recently put before Cobalt council.Cobalt resident Kyle Audette has outlined a plan for recreational activities for children and their parents.At Cobalt's committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, March 6, chief administrative officer Michelle Larose said
Ten-year funding package for Temiskaming Transit
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES/COBALT – The wheels of the buses will continue to go ’round and ’round for the foreseeable future.The City of Temiskaming Shores and the Town of Cobalt are benefitting from new funding announced through a bilateral agreement between the federal and provincial governments.Funding of $220,000 each year
Charlton-Dack questioning hospital board amalgamation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK - The Municipality of Charlton and Dack is asking for a meeting with representatives of the amalgamating boards of the Englehart and Kirkland Lake district hospitals.At council's recent meeting, concern was expressed that the amalgamation could mean the eventual closure of the Englehart hospital."It would be a
Nursing home welcoming friends, raising awareness
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - The Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury is inviting everyone to come to its Spring Fling Meet and Greet.Starting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, there will be live entertainment, refreshments and treats, and Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof will be there with other dignitaries.Along with visiting residents,
Cobalt recreation activities proposed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - A proposal has been put forward to Cobalt council for a recreation program to be offered in the town.Kyle Audette approached council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, February 6, to outline an idea for activities that would provide "physical and mental stimulation."Biking, running, baseball, soccer, football,
Recording Cobalt meetings to be considered
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - One of the items Cobalt council will be deliberating in its 2018 budget is the purchase of a good recording system to record council meetings for the public.At Cobalt council's committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, February 6, chief administrative officer