New Liskeard bus terminal closingDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Ontario Northland has issued a notice that it will be closing its New Liskeard bus terminal.The terminal is being closed effective March 5.The Husky Rest Stop on Highway 11 north of New Liskeard has been providing
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Year-round rest stop under discussion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Drivers may one day be able to take a break from the highway in the Marten River area.The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is considering building a year-round rest stop near the Highway 64 turnoff north of Marten River.The ministry has begun an
Letter of the Week
Those highway conditionsDear Editor:Having travelled to Sudbury out of necessity, over kilometers of snow packed and icy Highway 11, on January 13, 2016, I read your editorial on the challenges of road maintenance with interest. Unfortunately, I cannot agree with the conclusion you reach, that it
Support starting for airport corporation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON — A few municipalities have already put their support behind the idea of restructuring the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Joint Municipal Services Board to become a non-profit corporation.The Town of Englehart, the Municipality of Charlton and Dack, and Evanturel Township have all agreed that
Opportunity for passenger air service
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES/EARLTON — A new local initiative is being pursued to develop passenger air service from Earlton to Toronto and back.Local lawyer Owen Smith, who is part of the Air Services Committee associated with the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Board, has been negotiating with Propair Inc.