From parliament hill
Early this year, our region mourned the loss of Dr. Peter-John Pace, a beloved husband, father, caregiver, and local leader. Dr. Pace was tragically killed in a motor-vehicle collision on Highway 11. His legacy and spirit will endure not only through his wife and children but through the thousands he
Andrea Horwath to join local NDPs March 15
DISTRICT (Staff) -- Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath will join Timiskaming MPP John Vanthof and others at the Cobalt Classic Theatre on Saturday, March 15.Guests for the evening, which will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m., will be offered local food and conversation, including
Unincorporated presence on DTSSAB questioned
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto wants to have the head of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB), and the head of the Timiskaming Health Unit, to meet with the Temiskaming Mayors Action Group.Mayor Sartoretto said the objective would be to learn more about plans
City opposes tax shift to metro areas only
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – If Ontario raises taxes to expand transit in Greater Toronto and Hamilton, the city wants any revenue collected outside that region invested outside that region.Temiskaming Shores council took the position February 4.It follows a recent report looking at the funding of public transit expansion in the
MP applauds new infrastructure fund
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter OTTAWA – A $1 billion, 10-year infrastructure fund earmarked for smaller municipalities has been welcomed by Nipissing-Timiskaming’s MP.Even a few thousand dollars in federal help can mean a lot for a small municipality, said Conservative MP Jay Aspin.He was commenting on the Small Communities Fund, which was part
Leave of absence for Latchford councillor
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- At their regular meeting Thursday evening, February 20, the remaining members of Latchford council voted in favour of approving an indefinite leave of absence for Councillor David Willcock.The leave of absence was requested as the result of an illness in Councillor Willcock’s family, Latchford Mayor George
MPPs want Ranger program back
TORONTO (Special) - Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof, along with fellow NDP MPP Michael Mantha from Algoma-Manitoulin recently called on the Liberal government to restore the Ontario Park Ranger program at provincial parks.“The program built awareness, job skills and an overall appreciation of the diversity of Ontario in yesterday’s and today’s
MP sees palliative care support growing
OTTAWA (Staff/Special) – A proposal for a national strategy to improve access to palliative care is gaining momentum, says MP Charlie Angus.A recent Harris/Decima survey found 96 per cent of Canadians support palliative care, said the Timmins-Cochrane New Democrat in a recent news release.“All across the country Canadians understand the
Highway maintenance concerns Englehart council
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart council is considering joining other area municipalities in requesting that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation designate Highway 11 as a class one highway for winter maintenance.Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt have already taken the step, and are sending their resolutions to the Minister of Transportation as
Haileybury resident named acting LHIN chair
NORTH BAY (Special) – A Haileybury resident is now acting chair of the regional body responsible for coordinating and funding provincial health care services.Danielle Bélanger-Corbin has been named acting chair of the board of the North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).The North East LHIN oversees $1.4 billion in health