Bilingual documents on city’s agenda
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is taking a look at how it distributes information in English and French.“We have to look at some strategies on how to do that effectively,” said Temiskaming Shores city manager Chris Oslund earlier this month.The city is now
Winners and losers
Debate lost for higher draw from DTSSAB reservesENGLEHART -- Some municipalities across the district will see an increase in their annual amount paid to the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) and others will see a decrease.The changes will be dependent on factors used
Progressing toward water agreement
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK -- The Municipality of Charlton and Dack and the Town of Englehart have been making progress toward a water agreement.The talks have paused for the moment while information is obtained from the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) which manages the water systems in
New administrator in training for Englehart
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Town of Englehart has a new clerk administrator/deputy treasurer.Shawn LaCarte, 43, was born and raised in the area, and is now in the process of training to take over as the head of the administrative department for the town.Clerk-treasurer Sue
Charlie Angus challenges Liberals on gasoline prices
DISTRICT (Staff) -- Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is calling on the federal government to “show some leadership on gas gouging.”Mr. Angus is asking if the Liberal party, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will “stand up for consumers or for the big oil interest?”The New Democratic Party
Online petition – NDP raising Northern infrastructure concerns
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After the failure of a crucial bridge in Northwestern Ontario, the province’s New Democrats are demanding safe infrastructure for the region’s families.The provincial party has launched an online petition calling on the government to ensure that Northern
Councils debate city membership in building association
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Area municipalities are voting on whether to allow the City of Temiskaming Shores to join the Temiskaming Municipal Building Association (TMBA).The TMBA executive has prepared a report and has recommended to the 21 member municipalities that the city’s request to join should
Cobalt approaching 2016 budget deliberations
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt will soon be entering into its budget deliberations for 2016.Mayor Tina Sartoretto told council Tuesday, January 12, that efforts will be made to trim the budget for the upcoming year.The town is already facing some known increases in costs, she
Charlie Angus elected NDP national caucus chair
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) -- Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus has been elected by New Democratic Party MPs as their national caucus chair.Mr. Angus stated in a press release that he is honoured to have the support of his colleagues and will represent them with conviction and energy. “As Canada’s
Jails are “chronically short-staffed,” says MPP
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Strong concerns are being raised regarding regional jails and staffing.New Democratic Party (NDP) Corrections Critic MPP Jennifer French has been touring the province’s jails, and Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof joined her for the tour of the North Bay Jail Tuesday, January 5,