politics Archives - The Temiskaming Speaker

Letter to the Editor

speakeradmin — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:49:29 +0000

You call that hunting?Dear Editor:I find it sad to hear that the spring bear hunt has been reinstated.That means hunters are going to go way out into the bush, coerce a bear by using the bear’s nose to get him to find the most important thing

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VETERANS TOWN HALL

speakeradmin — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:40:26 +0000

Nipissing-Timiskaming Federal Liberal candidate Anthony Rota, seen here, was at Branch 54 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Haileybury on January 24. He was in town to discuss veterans’ issues with both veterans and their supporters. Elisha Sloan-Keats, from Mattawa, who recently retired after serving in the Canadian Forces

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Municipalities must have one voice

speakeradmin — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:35:44 +0000

For the past few decades, area MPPs have been noticing the main problem with developing the area.There are too many municipalities speaking separately and lobbying for different things and the area needs to speak with one voice so that higher government representatives can know what is most needed

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From Parliament Hill

speakeradmin — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:27:32 +0000

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Jay AspinI am pleased that we have made a great deal of progress working together this year. We have successfully engaged in truly important initiatives for our region. Moreover, we have continued to send a clear message to Ottawa about our priorities which have resulted in

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CORRECTION

speakeradmin — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:45:09 +0000

Reynald Rivard has been acclaimed to another term as trustee on the Conseil scolaire catholique du district des Grandes Rivières. The area he represents encompasses Temagami and the rural areas of southern Temiskaming, including Earlton. The story entitled “Acclamations return incumbents to Grandes Rivières”, that appeared in

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Municipal election Results

speakeradmin — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:23:23 +0000

Newcomer tops polls in ArmstrongEarlton (Staff) - Newcomer Kevin Léveillé topped the polls in Armstrong Township.The 28-year-old high school teacher received 188 votes. Joining him on council with their votes in brackets are incumbents Jean-Marc Boileau (181), Dominique Nackers (177), George Daviau (154).Incumbent Jeanne Loranger

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From the Editor’s Desk

speakeradmin — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:48:37 +0000

Election Night Notebook[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]A community newspaper editor who sat at the desk and compiled election night returns in 13 municipalities goes over his notebook:• The most striking aspect was

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From the Editor’s Desk

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:12:53 +0000

Races To Watch[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]While the City of Temiskaming Shores is our largest municipality and gets proportional coverage, The Speaker is a district paper and as loyal readers would have

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Coleman opportunities and challenges reviewed

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:07:03 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP -- The Coleman Township candidates’ meeting took place at the Coleman Township municipal hall Wednesday, October 15. About 60 people attended to hear six candidates who are vying for four councillors’ seats on Coleman Township.The meeting

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Five candidates for one of four spots in Harley

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:06:17 +0000

NOTE: Throughout the October 27 municipal election campaign The Speaker will be profiling the various municipal races throughout our district. This is another in our series.Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP -- Reeve Pauline Archambault has been acclaimed but there will be five candidates going after one of

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