Grand opening
Carter Antila Memorial Skatepark officially opensSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — For those that weren’t at the Carter Antila Memorial Skateboard/Bike Park grand opening this past Saturday, June 21 during National Skateboarding Day, they may have missed a major event in Temiskaming.Upwards of 300 people were in
Landslides
Strong mandates for Vanthof in riding and Liberals across provinceGordon Brock Speaker Editor DISTRICT -- The biggest surprise in the June 12 provincial election just may be the margins of victory province-wide for Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals and in Timiskaming-Cochrane for New Democratic incumbent John Vanthof.In this riding
Candidates square off one last time
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Jobs and public sector services dominated the talk when four of the five candidates vying for Temiskaming votes met last week.About
Fish spawn delay
Latchford dam reconstruction now slated for springDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre has expressed concerns about the latest news from the Public Works and Government Services Canada that the start up date for the Latchford dam reconstruction will now be delayed until the
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
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
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
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.
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
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
