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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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