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
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD – The installation of an elevator (or elevating device) at 100 Market Street in New Liskeard will cost more than budgeted, according to a study conducted for the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB).The project is estimated to cost $420,672
Fundraising for Northdale Manor projectsDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Once again, Northdale Manor’s annual Christmas House Tours has been enjoyed by area people with inspiring decor for the Christmas season.Northdale Manor board treasurer Pat Willard-Inglis stated that fundraising is being directed toward the construction of
Debate lost for higher draw from DTSSAB reservesENGLEHART — Some municipalities across the district will see an increase in their annual amount paid to the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) and others will see a decrease.The changes will be dependent on factors used
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — Approximately 13 households in the south part of the district (Englehart, Earlton and Elk Lake) might be impacted by a change in legislation which changes the income limit to qualify for social housing.Another 26 households in the north part of
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city wants to see if a business case can be made for more seniors’ housing in the municipality.Temiskaming Shores council has supported a request for funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to develop a business plan for
Cobalt proposing to operate Co-Tem unitsDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A legal process is now underway for the transfer of the Fraser Hotel affordable housing units to the Town of Cobalt.Tenants will not be affected by the transition, said District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board
COBALT (Staff) — The Town of Cobalt and Cochrane-Temiskaming Pro-Native Non-Profit Housing (Co-Tem) continue to discuss concerns about the operation of the Co-Tem units and the costs the two parties share.The discussions began in December, 2013, and while some agreements have been reached, there are still outstanding issues
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Prospective developers interested in the city’s offer of free lots can learn more about the housing project March 31.A public information meeting will be held at Temiskaming Shores City Hall March 31, beginning at 6 p.m.The city is trying to
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt is being penalized for having affordable housing, Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto suggested at council’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 24.Now a member of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB), Mayor Sartoretto delivered the bad news to council that its
