By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – COVID-19 has wrecked many plans but the Latchford recreation committee is hoping to put some smiles on children’s faces this Halloween. …
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What are they thinking?
Amidst these trying times and the anxiety felt by people around the world, democracies continue to function. The most basic of these functions is the need to stage elections. Some …
The way through
Darlene Wroe We have seen many of our celebrations cancelled this year, but as a result, people have seized with extra delight any event that is happening. Small events, such …

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Haileybury woman wins lottery twice in one year
TEMISKAMING SHORES — She doesn’t have to search for luck, it comes to her easily. Haileybury resident Cynthia Ramsay has won a second Ontario Lottery Corporation prize this year. She …
Officers praised for saving woman from sinking car
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two Ontario Provincial Police Temiskaming detachment officers are receiving praise and local commendations for their actions in saving a woman’s life September 10. …
Cobalt appoints interim clerk-treasurer
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt officially appointed John Hodgson as its interim clerk-treasurer. The appointment took place Tuesday evening, October 20 at the regular meeting of council. In early October, Cobalt …
Assault charge laid
LATCHFORD (Staff) – A Mariposa resident faces charges after what police described as an incident of domestic violence in Latchford on the weekend. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police responded to a …
IPM 2019 tallies $180,000 in net income
WEST NIPISSING (Staff/Special) – A little over a year ago, West Nipissing hosted the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. It drew some 81,000 visitors to the Verner area …
Temagami taking the next step in broadband project
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The municipality of Temagami is moving forward in its attempt to provide its residents with more reliable broadband internet. Treasurer-administrator Craig …