John VanthofTimiskaming-Cochrane MPPI organized a round table discussion with the mayors and reeves of central Temiskaming and the leader of the Ontario NDP, Andrea Horwath. It was a raw, windy day, but, despite the blustery weather, there were reps from across the area. We had an excellent discussion regarding the
NDP leader talks of road maintenance, possible electionSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The hot issue of winter roads in Northern Ontario was discussed by provincial New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath during a recent visit to south Temiskaming.Ms. Horwath was at the Earlton Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15, for a
On Monday, March 3, 2014, the first annual Northern Ontario Mining Supply Showcase was held at the Steam Whistle Brewery, and judging by the number of exhibitors and people at the event, it was a resounding success.The showcase coincided with the second day of the Prospectors and Developers Association of
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The 2014 municipal and school board elections across Ontario will take place October 27.Already, the first faint stirrings of interest can be detected as at least one area municipal politician and one area school board trustee have officially declared their intention to run again.Englehart Councillor Doug
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – As the Northeastern Catholic school board heads into the final year of its mandate, familiar faces will be at the head of the trustees’ table.On December 13, the incumbent chair and vice-chair were acclaimed to their posts for 2013-14.As he returned to the chair’s seat, Englehart and
DISTRICT (Staff) — A 15-year-old male was transported by air ambulance to Ottawa Monday morning, December 30 after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 outside New Liskeard.
The 15-year-old male was a passenger in the car involved in a collision with a minivan at the intersection of Highway 11 and Rockley Road at approximately 10 a.m.
Two other occupants in the car were taken by ambulance to hospital to be treated for non life-threatening injuries, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.
Two of the four occupants in the minivan were also transported by ambulance to the hospital for non life-threatening injuries, police stated.
Police are investigating the collision with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit.
The highway was closed along the highway bypass of New Liskeard as the collision was being investigated.
More details will be in the January 8 Speaker.
Sarah Marsden: A champion for anti-bullying campaignSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When you call someone a champion it’s usually because they have taken on a cause and made a difference in their community.They have worked with a goal to help others and raise awareness.Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie student 15 year-old
Gordon Brock Speaker Editor The Murder of Chris ParsonsDISTRICT – From the time in June the police called his death a homicide and right through to year’s end the questions have remained the same concerning the death of Chris Parsons.Who would want to hurt him and why?Mr. Parsons, known better to some
GORDON BROCK Speaker Editor Year ends with two unresolved murders and remembrance for a young Earlton teenDISTRICT – From early in 2013 to year’s end, the common thread in our community throughout the past 12 months seemed to be a cry for justice. Many of the top news stories in Temiskaming this
Jeffery Douglas “Jeff” Foat died peacefully at the age of 55 at the Temiskaming Hospital on Saturday, December 21, 2013 following a long illness.He was born May 13, 1958 at Long Beach,
