Tax increase
City pulling from reserves for ’14 budgetDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City taxes will rise in 2014, but the hike is less than contemplated when budget discussions began.To reach its target, Temiskaming Shores will cap hardtop road maintenance at $500,000 and pare other costs.City council approved its operating and capital
Capital, operations debated in ’14 budget talks
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What taxes are needed to cover the city’s day-to-day operating costs and still invest in roads, buildings, equipment and other municipal services?Last week, Temiskaming Shores council gave approval in principle to a 3.4 per cent increase in its overall tax levy.The rate applied to individual
Development conditions tabled for condos
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A proposed condominium development in New Liskeard is inching closer to final approval.Temiskaming Shores council reviewed a draft site plan control agreement last week that outlined specifics for the development of the former Beach Gardens south of the Algonquin beach park.The proposed agreement would prohibit
Liberal provincial candidate chosen
DISTRICT (Staff) -- When Timiskaming-Cochrane voters go to the polls in the next provincial election, they will have an option to vote for Sébastien Goyer as the Liberal candidate.Mr. Goyer was officially nominated on Thursday, March 13, to be the Ontario Liberal candidate for Timiskaming-Cochrane in the next provincial election.The
Northern tour
NDP leader talks of road maintenance, possible electionSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The hot issue of winter roads in Northern Ontario was discussed by provincial New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath during a recent visit to south Temiskaming.Ms. Horwath was at the Earlton Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15, for a
Queens park report
On Monday, March 3, 2014, the first annual Northern Ontario Mining Supply Showcase was held at the Steam Whistle Brewery, and judging by the number of exhibitors and people at the event, it was a resounding success.The showcase coincided with the second day of the Prospectors and Developers Association of
City making waves with waterfront plans
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is hoping that senior levels of government come up with funding for a $2 million waterfront development.Temiskaming Shores officials have received positive feedback from FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for a proposed package of upgrades, said Tammie Caldwell, the city’s director
Coleman girl to be Legislative Page
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT/COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – There is a significant amount of pride at Cobalt’s St. Patrick School, and in the home of Ken and Karen Laffrenier of Coleman Township, and rightly so.St. Patrick School Grade 7 student Callista Laffrenier, age 12, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laffrenier, and
Staffing part of ’14 budget talks
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city will have a summer student contingent and a yearlong contract position working on recycling and a new energy plan.But Temiskaming Shores council has turned down a request for a training officer and maintenance coordinator for the fire department.The staff positions were discussed March
Palliative care motion to be debated March 31
OTTAWA (Special) – Debate is scheduled for March 31 on a motion by Timmins-James Bay’s MP urging the development of a national strategy on end-of-life care.New Democrat MP Charlie Angus proposed Motion 456 late last year calling on Ottawa to work with the provinces and territories “on a flexible, integrated