Response audit requested
Cottagers respond to island fire Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter GILLIES LIMIT SOUTH – There are questions, concerns and some confusion over responsibility and jurisdiction.Cottagers on an island property on Rib Lake were uninjured in a Tuesday, August 25 cottage fire which broke out late at night,
Stop the sell -off
NDP makes case against Hydro One saleDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Stop the sell-off of Hydro One.That was the message that Ontario New Democrat leader Andrea Horwath brought to Temiskaming on a tour of Northeastern Ontario last week.Under the Ontario Liberals’ plan
Wind turbines concern Timiskaming First Nation members
Petition challenges leadershipDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP -- The proposed wind turbine project in Lorrain Township has been partially responsible for a 167-signature petition to Timiskaming First Nation Chief Terence McBride and council.The petition has called for a leadership review and an
Operating twp. park questioned
Coleman defended on Bass Lake ParkDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP -- Coleman Township council is coming under fire by a township resident for its ownership and operation of Bass Lake Park.In a letter to the township council, the taxpayer has expressed concerns that the operation of
Election call
Eleven-week campaign underway for October 19 voteGordon Brock Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Temiskaming residents, along with voters across the country, are now in the first week of a federal election campaign that is one of the longest in Canadian history – 11 weeks. Reports say you have to
Motorcyclist dies in Hwy. 11 collision
HARLEY (Staff) – Police say investigation is continuing into a collision last week that left an Etobicoke motorcyclist dead.Daryl Smith, 50, was pronounced dead at hospital after the July 23 crash.It occurred on Highway 11 just south of North Quarry Road in Harley Township shortly before 1
“Technically great, socially not”
Wind energy project presented to local residentsDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LORRAIN VALLEY -- Lorrain Valley has been identified as having suitable wind values for the establishment of a wind energy project.The reaction to the project is mixed, but with significant opposition.The provincial government is looking
Oil pipeline promoted
Energy East outlines benefits, monitoring, and responseDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The progress of TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline proposal was outlined at Englehart council Wednesday, July 8.Our own made-in-Canada oil going to the east coast is a big deal.”–- Englehart Councillor This content is for Speaker Online Digital Subscription members only.
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