Municipalities look for share of $4 million reserves
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A long debate was held Wednesday, May 17, on the merits of allowing the District of Timiskaming Social Services Board (DTSSAB) to hold large reserves while the municipalities have little to none.The debate strayed closely to offended feelings, and assurances of
Hospital base funding increases two per cent
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An additional $113,600 for Englehart and District Hospital has been welcomed by its CEO.The two per cent increase in its base funding “is good news,” said Gary Sims, who is also CEO of Kirkland and District Hospital and Blanche River Health Partners.But he’d like to
Collège Boréal campus closing in June
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Shores campus of Collège Boréal will close at the end of June.It was a difficult decision, said college president Daniel Giroux in an interview earlier this week.But it’s sometimes necessary to take a step back in order to move forward, he said.Giroux said
Elk Lake mill operations continuing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the United States kicked in May 1.While the duty of just under 20 per cent is in line with expectations, “it doesn’t make the impacts any less damaging,” said Christine Leduc, director
Federal funding for six area projects
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota was in Temiskaming Shores Thursday, April 20, to announce over $1.5 million in federal funding for area projects.Beneficiaries of this round of funding include the City of Temiskaming Shores, Harley Township, Hudson Township, Casey Township, Kerns Township,
Urban solution will cause northern problem, reeve believes
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The number 25 may be an impediment when it comes to filling seats on some small and rural councils.Reeve Merrill Bond is concerned that a requirement to secure that many signatures before someone can get on the municipal ballot will prove
Bridge funding – Spanning the gaps in 2017-18
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Getting to the other side of the road should be easier, and safer, for travellers in three areas thanks to infusions of funding.Three bridges are going to be replaced over the 2017-18 construction period with the announcement of 90 per cent funding assistance from the provincial
Earlton Lions making big impact on food bank
The Earlton Lions Club's first retail expo was sold out with 73 booths and 20 artisans holding displays of merchandise and services at the Earlton arena March 31 to April 2. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- The Earlton Lions Club held its
“Bandied around”
Some municipalities questioning DTSSAB reservesDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- DTSSAB is experiencing some pressure from municipalities to use its reserves to offset payments required from the municipalities.Both Armstrong Township and the Village of Thornloe have forwarded resolutions calling on the District of Timiskaming Social Services
Information flow
Boil-water advisories prompt communication reviewDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two recent waterline breaks affecting thousands of residents in New Liskeard and Dymond were repaired within hours.Because they raised the potential for contamination, boil-water advisories were issued until testing confirmed the water was safe to drink.
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