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“Bandied around”

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:24:07 +0000

Some municipalities questioning DTSSAB reservesè��AV 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

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Planning for focus groups to explore needs

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:02:33 +0000

DISTRICT (Staff) -- Toward the end of April, or perhaps early May, focus groups will hear input from francophones, Indigenous people and youth regarding their needs, hopes and vision for a future community hub.Following that, there will be an opportunity for the general public to also comment on

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Elevator system explored for NL social housing

speakeradmin — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:48:25 +0000

è��AV 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

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Municipal levies offset

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:00:32 +0000

Social services administration budget set for 2017è��AV Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- DTSSAB’s 2017 budget will increase just 0.01 per cent overall, chief administrative officer Don Studholme reported to the board at its regular meeting Wednesday, February 15, in Englehart.“We always put the municipalities’ issue at the

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District service administration board seeking new member

speakeradmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:48:42 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) is seeking another member to join its board.At its regular meeting Wednesday, January 18, the board members were advised that it is time to begin the search for a new board member to

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Uplifting possibility for 100 Market Street

speakeradmin — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:39:52 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) is looking at the possibility of putting in an elevator or lift at the apartment units building at 100 Market Street in New Liskeard.DTSSAB chief administrative officer Don Studholme says DTSSAB is

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Winners and losers

speakeradmin — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:57:24 +0000

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

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Board debates digging into DTSSAB reserve

speakeradmin — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:49:29 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) hopes to pass a $29.2 million 2016 budget at its February 17 meeting.The impact on area municipalities, who help to finance the budget, is not yet known, and is pending the outcome of

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DTSSAB asked to freeze non-union wages

speakeradmin — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:13:30 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt council has supported a resolution calling on the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) to freeze the wages of non-unionized salaried employees for two years.The following evening, Englehart council threw the resolution out.The resolution was being circulated from

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Early childhood educators and child care staff appreciation

speakeradmin — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:44:53 +0000

DISTRICT (Staff/Special) -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) will be hosting a dinner, with a guest speaker, for the district’s early childhood educators and child care centres staff at the New Liskeard Golf Club on Thursday, October 29.The event follows the 15th anniversary of

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