Evanturel considers future of recycling
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP -- Evanturel Township, like some other area municipalities, is waiting to hear what plan the Cochrane-Temiskaming Waste Management Board will develop as a result of the departure of Temiskaming Shores from the board later this year.Temiskaming Shores, as the major contributor to the
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From Parliament Hill
Nipissing-Timiskaming MPJay AspinAgriculture remains a very important element in the economy of Nipissing-Timiskaming particularly in the Timiskaming region. Today, this industry supports a significant number of full-time jobs and boasts one of the highest gross farm levels in Northern Ontario. Farm sizes vary in the region as production products include
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Queens park report
John VanthofTimiskaming-Cochrane MPPI organized a round table discussion with the mayors and reeves of central Temiskaming and the leader of the Ontario NDP, Andrea Horwath. It was a raw, windy day, but, despite the blustery weather, there were reps from across the area. We had an excellent discussion regarding the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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