CJTT FM Christmas Wish campaign raises a record $68,000
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — In just 18 short hours, the 32nd annual CJTT FM Christmas Wish Campaign raised $68,000 for needy families facing financial hardships across South Temiskaming.The Christmas Wish Campaign began in November of 1987 providing a brighter Christmas for families from Temagami to Charlton, Elk Lake to Notre
Evanturel loses garage, office and equipment
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP - Evanturel Township council and staff are still looking for a new site from which to operate after the township office and garage was completely gutted in a fire which started in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 11.The fire at the building, located on
CIBC Englehart closing November 15
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - In spite of meetings and discussions, Englehart area representatives have not been able to convince CIBC to reverse its decision to close its Englehart bank on November 15.The Municipality of Charlton and Dack decided at its Monday, November 5, council meeting to close its account and
Work beginning locally to tap overseas tourism
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD – Selling Temiskaming to overseas markets is the goal of a new campaign.Tourism industry and municipal representatives from around Lake Temiskaming met in Temiskaming Shores October 29 and 30 to develop such a package.It’s the first in a planned series of campaigns aimed at tapping the
City council returned to office for another term
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SPEAKER – The status quo has prevailed at city council, with all current members re-elected to another four years.In a two-way race to be Temiskaming Shores' mayor, incumbent Carman Kidd swept the polls.He easily outdistanced challenger Michael Woods, collecting 2,084 votes to Woods' 392 to win 84
Recreational marijuana use now legal
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a long trip through the federal legislative process, recreational marijuana use in Canada is legal today (October 17).The rules about its use, however, vary by province and also differ for medical marijuana.And the details are expected to continue changing.In Ontario, people must be at
Tracking the cause of many transport collisions
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The recent rash of transport accidents throughout the area can be attributed in general to inattentive driving, speed or fatigue, says Ontario Provincial Police Temiskaming Detachment Inspector Scott Hlady.In a telephone interview with The Speaker, Hlady said that that the OPP is working closely with its
Cobalt mayoral candidates discuss the way forward
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Approximately 100 Cobalt residents and interested visitors gathered at the Cobalt Community Hall Monday evening, October 1, to weigh the qualities of candidates for the next Cobalt council.The mayoral candidates discussed the unfavourable press that has been received by the town in the last few years,
Students protest Ontario sex-ed curriculum
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — About 200 students joined in a peaceful afternoon protest outside Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) on Friday, September 21 to protest Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s changes to the 2018 sex-ed curriculum for secondary school students.The student led walkout was part of a province-wide rally calling
Nursing home future unknown after June 2020
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Town of Englehart is seeking more information after becoming aware that the bed licenses for the Northview Nursing Home in Englehart will expire June 30, 2020.At a meeting earlier this summer, the town became aware that the future of