Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong council has heard the outline of a vision to revitalize the Armstrong arena building. Francois Gauthier attended council’s February 8 …
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What to do with $40,000 in FedNor funds
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt municipal intern Evan Franks is looking for some input from council regarding the final details for the Cobalt Teck Park upgrade. …
Confusion continues as Cobalt debates library
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – A recent letter from the Ontario government reminds the Town of Cobalt that its library is under “the management and control” of …
DTSSAB’s role in homelessness prevention
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a need for improved service in shelters for those experiencing homelessness in the district, DTSSAB says, and Zack’s Crib, which …
Camp Jeunesse en Marche taking next steps
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The future of Camp Jeunesse en Marche is looking brighter. A meeting was held January 28 at Sacre Coeur Parish in New Liskeard …
Local dancers to take the stage in Portugal
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How does a competitive dancer stay on her toes when there’s no studio? Mackenzie Koch practises tap in her dorm room at Laurentian …
Singing the return of the Festival of Music
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The 88th Temiskaming Festival of Music, showcasing musical talent from across the district, is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Editorial cartoon in the Feb. 15 issue:
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Side road suggestion
If the province were to invest in improving winter maintenance of secondary highways in the region, more local traffic could use those routes and leave Highway 11 for the most …
Keep shopping – if you can afford it
By Steven Larocque Our weekly poll – as unscientific as it is – shows readers are most having difficulty dealing with inflation when it comes to groceries/medicine. Among the other …