OTTAWA (Special) – Canadians can stand up – or rather, go online, call or mail in – and be counted. The 2021 census of population and agriculture officially began May …
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Cobalt looking at updating its official plan
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt is now finalizing its 2022 budget, and part of the proposed budget includes hiring a planner to update the town’s existing official plan. Cobalt Mayor George …
Unpaid bills will add up
COBALT (Staff) – If you owe unpaid fees to the Town of Cobalt for any reason, they will be attached to your tax bill. An additional $25 charge will also …
Chamber offering three $1,000 bursaries
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Three graduating students will receive $1,000 bursaries from the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce as they head to post-secondary studies in the fall. Applications …
New store all the buzz in New Liskeard
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Vape it, roll it, smoke it or eat it – now legally in Temiskaming Shores. Local residents won’t have far to travel to …
CMHA marks Mental Health Week May 3-9
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — If you stopped at a local Tim Hortons recently and were presented with a $5 gift card, it’s because there’s a campaign afoot that …
DTSSAB supports Pinegar as rehabilitation centre
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KIRKLAND LAKE – The Social Services administration board agrees that it has a role to play in working to transform the Pinegar Youth Centre into a …
Englehart switching to monthly meetings
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Englehart council will be changing to one council meeting a month. The May 12 committee-of-the-whole meeting has been cancelled. At Englehart’s regular council meeting April 28, chief …
Police Blotter
Racing TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Hamilton teenager was charged after police say a vehicle was travelling at more than 170 kilometres/hour on Highway 11. Temiskaming OPP said the speed was …
Municipalities voice concerns with reduced banking hours
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Area municipalities are voicing their concerns with the reduced banking hours at the Englehart branch of the Northern Credit Union. The …