NDP Angus wins fifth term
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Timmins-James Bay resisted the red Liberal wave that swept across the country and re-elected New Democrat Charlie Angus to a fifth consecutive term.He garnered almost 16,000 votes and almost 43 per cent of the popular vote. He outdistanced his nearest rival, Liberal
Debate goes to pot
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Opinions divided when talk at the Nipissing-Timiskaming all-candidates’ meeting turned to marijuana.New Democrat Kathleen Jodouin said the party supports decriminalization.At the same time, she said harm reduction must be addressed in health strategies.She said needs are even greater in
Candidates highlight platforms
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Nipissing-Timiskaming candidates had the opportunity to outline their platforms at a meet-the-candidates night sponsored by the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce.CONSERVATIVEJAY ASPINConservative Jay Aspin stressed that the party would continue to lower taxes and balance the budget and
Meeting the candidates October 1
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – It’ll be a full house at the podium for a meet-the-candidates’ night in Temiskaming Shores.All four candidates on the ballot in Nipissing-Timiskaming – Conservative incumbent Jay Aspin, New Democrat Kathleen Jodouin, the Green Party’s Nicole Peltier, and Liberal Anthony Rota – will be at
NDP looks to turn the North orange
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Democratic Party has their sights set on winning Nipissing-Timiskaming on October 19, hoping it pushes them over the top in the final count on election night.“For the longest time there was the big orange wave across the North and
Rota urges supporters to get out the vote
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Anthony Rota has a message for those who don’t think their vote matters: remember the last election.Mr. Rota was the Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming from 2004-2011 when he lost the last election to Conservative Party candidate
Question for the Candidates
Throughout the October 19 federal election campaign The Temiskaming Speaker will be asking the candidates a “question of the week.” This week we ask the candidates running in the Timmins-James Bay riding.What should voters look for in an MP?[caption id="attachment_9646" align="alignleft" width="150"]
Coleman’s position
Bass Lake Park operation outlinedCOLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- Coleman Township council has stated its intention to continue to operate Bass Lake Park as a “public recreational space” for the benefit of Coleman Township residents and ratepayers.Coleman Township Mayor Dan Cleroux replied in an open letter to a ratepayer
Summer campaign has limited impact
by Wayne GreenAs the federal election campaign eases past Labour Day and enters a period (according to many political insiders) when Canadians will really start paying attention to what the candidates have to say, there is a temptation to assess what has been accomplished during the first
Green Party candidate supports diversification of economy
[caption id="attachment_9414" align="alignleft" width="150"] Max Kennedy[/caption]DISTRICT (Staff) -- Max Kennedy of Chamberlain Township is representing the Green Party in the Timmins-James Bay riding during this federal