Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Several local communities will benefit from a new funding stream for high-speed internet. The federal and provincial governments announced a fund of …
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DTSSAB working with Cobalt to address challenges
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – DTSSAB has been working to find solutions to challenges occurring in board-owned buildings and units in Cobalt. In a press release dated …
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Creating and sharing
The Keepers of the Circle in New Liskeard held a Women’s Sharing Circle March 2 during which time the participants created visioning boards. Seated is Kelly Loach, and standing from …
Waste site break-ins on the rise
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The occurrence of waste-site break-ins throughout the area was a big topic at a recent community policing committee meeting. Charlton-Dack Reeve Sandra …
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FIRE AND ICE
Englehart and Area firefighters Ryan Kelly, Wally Hong and Austin Talbot (from the left) took on fellow department members during a friendly tug-of-war during Englehart’s winter carnival March 4. But …
Temagami Shiverfest full of activities
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Shiverfest is back this weekend and it is jam-packed with activities. With the purchase of a $5 Shiverfest Button from …
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Apollos score a trip to OFSAA Girls hockey
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Apollos are hoping to take off and soar in the rare OFSAA air. The Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM) Apollos Girls are …
Bowlers knock down competition, Nationals next
Sue Nielsen, Speaker Reporter TIMMINS — Bowlers from the Tri-Town Bowling Lanes YBC program will represent Northern Ontario at the National Championships in Regina, Saskatchewan, in May. “It has been …
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GREATEST SHOW ON ICE
Ellie Tonkin, at left, and Avery Hearn of the Temiskaming Shores Skating Club were members of the marching band that welcomed visitors to this year’s circus-themed ice show. (Staff photo …
Northern issuing almost $800,000 in student awards
TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College is giving away almost $800,000 in scholarships, bursaries and awards. Northern College presents financial awards to students on three occasions every academic year. The winter …