Drive resumes to four-lane Hwy. 11
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A renewed drive to four-lane Highway 11 north of North Bay has gained traction.Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Jay Aspin says he’ll be “a political champion” for the initiative.Four-laning is key to both economic development and safety, the Conservative MP told political, business
Latchford residents facing drug charges
LATCHFORD (Staff) – Two Latchford residents face drug charges after the seizure of prescription painkillers last week.Police said the two – a man and woman, each aged 46 – were arrested after a Latchford home was searched November 19.They have each been charged with five counts of
Dialysis pioneer dies
SUDBURY (Special) – A physician described as a pioneer in dialysis treatment in Northeastern Ontario has died.Health Sciences North in Sudbury announced that William Fay died November 14 at the age of 72.Prior to Dr. Fay’s introduction of the dialysis program to Sudbury in 1973, patients suffering
Four-laning proposal draws support
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_5508" align="alignleft" width="270"] Alan Spacek[/caption]TEMISKAMING SHORES – A campaign to four-lane Highway 11 from North Bay through Temiskaming has drawn support.The Federation
Snowmobile charges laid
LATCHFORD (Staff) – Winter brings snow machine traffic and charges.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say an officer on patrol in Latchford November 17 stopped a 2009 Arctic Cat on Sullivan Avenue at about 3 p.m.It led to charges for both the operator and the owner.A 19-year-old Coleman
Twenty Questions with Mike Paquette
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with foster parent Mike Paquette. He talks about the important role foster families play in
UNVEILING THE PARADE
The Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Unveiling of Christmas and the Parade of Lights drew hundreds of people to Englehart’s downtown core on Friday, November 21. Activities were held at the Royal Canadian Legion, the library and the museum, as well as local stores, but the big
Village Noël Temiskaming
Christmas presence hits downtownTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Anyone searching for a little Christmas spirit need venture no further than downtown New Liskeard.From November 27 through 30, the downtown will be holiday central, with streets turned over to music, family-friendly activities, food and unique shopping
DEDICATED SERVICE
Harley Township has recognized the late Wayne Hearn for 31 consecutive years of dedication to the township’s volunteer fire department. Reeve Pauline Archambault, left, presented the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association’s municipal long service award and medal to Roberte Hearn, widow of the late fire chief. Mr. Hearn, who