DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – Without significant government investment, homelessness in Northern Ontario could climb to between 10,674 and 26,633 people by 2035, a new report warns. It has already climbed by …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Two Englehart councillors join animal task force
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart is sending two council members to the new regional animal task force John and Dwayne Shymko are attempting to organize. Englehart …
100 Women donation to help victim of violence
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When a group of generous, compassionate, focussed women get together they can make a big difference in another person’s life. This is what …
Two vying to be local federal NDP candidate
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a two-way race between candidates to represent the New Democratic Party in Nipissing-Timiskaming in the next federal election. Valerie Kennedy, …
A Northern plan for safer highways
By Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof Road safety has many factors, but there are issues that add disproportionately to dangerous conditions. When I was first elected, it was mainly winter maintenance. …
Local teams rise to the challenge at Kal Tire tourney
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Both arenas in Temiskaming Shores were busy and full of excitement as 18 teams rose to the challenge of playing in the 2025 …
TNSC Jackrabbit learn to ski program hops into action
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The TNSC Jackrabbit program is now open for the 2025 season. The program began on Saturday, January 11, and will run for eight …
Julien joining Team Rajala at U20 Nationals in PEI
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Kamdyn Julien, a 17-year-old who curls out of the Horne Granite Curling Club, has made a name for himself in Northern Ontario curling. …
Armstrong Township sees growth in 2024
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township enjoyed a strong year in terms of buildings and business growth, says Armstrong Township Mayor Jean Marc Boileau. The …
Temagami keeps eye on future
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami Mayor Dan O’Mara presented his 2024 report to the community in early January, and numerous projects and areas of concern were …