Englehart hospital exploring CEO options
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart and District Hospital is considering its options in the wake of its chief executive officer’s (CEO) looming departure.Mike Baker, who has served as the hospital’s CEO and executive director of the Englehart and District Family Health Team since late 2011, is resigning
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Boil-water advisory
Englehart water treatment plant generator failed in hydro outageDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Residents in Englehart and nearby subdivisions are on a boil-water advisory at the time of this report.The situation began Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 p.m. when a hydro transformer shorted out and caught
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We head to the provincial polls June 12
Gordon Brock Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Week One of the 41st general election in the Province of Ontario officially begins this week. Temiskaming voters will join their counterparts across the province in selecting a new government for the province on June 12.Last Friday, May 2, Ontario Liberal Premier Kathleen
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Tuned out
Silver FM radio proposal deniedCOBALT/TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) --SilverFM proponent Lee Marshall issued a press release, that his application to operate a radio station based out of Cobalt has been denied.The statement of Canada Radio-television and Telecommunications Canada (CRTC) was recently received by Mr. Marshall.
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Ending tax exemption?
Northdale Manor status on city agendaDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The tax-free status of a New Liskeard retirement home is coming to the city council table next month.City staff have said the value of the tax write-off this year is $93,000.Northdale Manor, a 70-unit retirement
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Hurting people everywhere
High hydro rates spark crowds across provinceDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- The scene outside the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce office Friday, April 4, caused motorists to honk and raise thumbs in support for the message being sent to Queen’s Park.Despite inclement weather, about 70 people gathered as
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Roof collapse
Snow weight causes major damage at Three HSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — An accumulation of winter snow plus a dumping of heavy wet snow last week all contributed to the collapse of the roof at the Three H Manufacturing Systems Ltd. building, located at 156462 Clover Valley Road, said President
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EVIDENCE SEARCH
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Urban Search and Rescue Team from Bolton were in Haileybury on Tuesday, March 25 conducting an “evidence search” in regards to an “ongoing investigation” said Temiskaming Detachment OPP Community Services Officer Renee Taylor. She could not comment on whether this investigation was connected to
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Ice Break
March Break provided many opportunities for students to study Canadian traditions, like the time-honoured pastime of an outdoor hockey game with friends. These youngsters were at Shaver Park in North Cobalt on March 13. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
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Early bird catches the fish
Early bird catches the fishNick Legros of New Liskeard was one of the first people at the site of the Elk Lake Annual Fish Derby and got one of the prime spots on the far edge of the drilled fishing holes for the March 8 event. His early arrival was
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