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City taking over doc recruitment funds

speakeradmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:01:13 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is taking over responsibility for signing agreements that offer financial incentives to new doctors coming to Temiskaming Shores.A sum of $124,000 remains in a fund allocated for physician recruitment and retention.It provides a $40,000 signing bonus to new

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City council keeping committee system as-is

speakeradmin — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:31:11 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How city council conducts its business was on the agenda last week.And after some discussion, Temiskaming Shores council opted to maintain the status quo.It currently operates under a committee system, in which three elected council

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GENERATING INTEREST

speakeradmin — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:13:22 +0000

Interest from a new Smart and Caring Fund will be invested in projects that enhance Temiskaming Shores’ way of life. Fueled by annual contributions over 22 years of $18,000 from Canadian Solar Inc. and TransCanada Energy, the owners of two solar projects, the fund will eventually reach almost $400,000.

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Plastic Shelters regulation

speakeradmin — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:34:39 +0000

Dear Editor:The City of Temiskaming Shores is mandated and entrusted with enforcement of the Ontario Building Code. We must ensure that all construction meets Building Code standards and that buildings are safe for our residents to live in and use. Plastic Shelters that are larger

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Household recycling bins on the way

speakeradmin — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:56:31 +0000

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Curbside recycling in Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt will be contained with the help of a company based in Los Angeles.Temiskaming Shores council has approved the purchase of new household bins in preparation for the launch of the new curbside, residential pickup in September.The

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City finalizing recycling details

speakeradmin — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:13:50 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city prepares for a bigger and better recycling program, public education is expected to be key.Education “is going to be a valuable tool” in increasing the diversion of waste from the city’s landfill, said Temiskaming Shores public works director Doug

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Volunteer earns on-the-job honours

speakeradmin — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:23:30 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Public service has led to a public works designation for a New Liskeard man.George Dukovac has been named Temiskaming Shores’ first honourary member of the public works department.Armed with garbage bags and work gloves, Mr. Dukovac is often spotted combing New Liskeard’s streets and parks

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Sport Shorts

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:15:57 +0000

Metal DroughtFor many hockey fans, the World Junior Hockey Ch amp i o n ships in Malmo, Sweden was a perfect antidote to the freezing cold temperatures that had people hibernating inside over the holidays.I was happy to have this tournament for entertainment as I had had enough of Christmas

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City OKs Dawson Point Road subdivision

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:58:55 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A proposed subdivision near École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie is one step closer to reality.On December 17, Temiskaming Shores council approved a subdivision agreement with FPT Holdings Inc. for the development of 26 lots east of the high school.The Dawson Point Road subdivision is part of

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Winter storm blasts Temiskaming

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:46:50 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Many in the Temiskaming region woke up Monday morning, January 6 to a pile of snow, high winds and a threat of a deep freeze by day’s end.Environment Canada had predicted about 15 to 20 centimeters of snow would fall overnight and the amount of snowfall

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