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. …
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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 …
Latchford looking at moving official plan ahead in 2025
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The Town of Latchford will be looking to improve roads, do some paving and repair roofs in 2025, but perhaps the biggest project the …
THE ART OF THE UNICORN
Everything was coming up unicorns for Blake Mongrain at a January 2 session at Open Studio Libre. Fitting the five-year-old from Barrie with her handcrafted mask was grandmother Paula Hermans …
READING FOR ALL
Mandy Laurila displays one of the books in the Englehart Public Library’s latest collection. The library has acquired a series of “decodable” books for children and teenagers that use a …
BOXED IN AND OUT
Wondering what to do with all those empty boxes left over after Christmas? Open Studio Libre in Haileybury had an idea – invite in a crew of youngsters, and build …
Editorial cartoon in the Jan. 15 issue:
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Editorial cartoon in the Jan. 15 issue:
Ups and downs
• Thumbs down to the notion that Brethour Township could collapse after a financial audit signalled the small municipality can’t continue as it is. Like many small townships and towns, …