COBALT (Staff) – An action plan is being put in place for the demolition of a house on Hudson Bay Road in Cobalt. At Cobalt’s regular council meeting Thursday, August …
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Curtains for Englehart theatre building
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The former theatre building in Englehart is one step closer to closing curtains. The building, located at 50 Third Street, is now being vested …

Grant application for arena upgrades turned down
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hopes for $1.6 million in upgrades to the New Liskeard arena are on ice. The City of Temiskaming Shores has been informed that …
Longer lifespan for Chamberlain landfill
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP – Good news does happen at municipal council meetings. At Chamberlain Township’s regular council meeting Tuesday, September 1, council was advised that the township’s …

New system fighting invasive species, by cleaning inside and out
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Small creatures can cause big problems. But a group of Quebec university students believes it has a solution to combat some tiny invaders …
Following the Group of Seven in Temiskaming
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The interesting history and striking scenes of the Temiskaming area have always attracted artists. Among those have been Group of Seven artists A.Y. Jackson …
Temagami fire hall roof to be replaced
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The roof of the Temagami fire hall has suffered significant damage due to the microFIT solar panel array installation and will …
Pop-up drive-in sweeping into New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For six months, COVID-19 has put events and gatherings on ice. The Horne Granite Centre is reviving old-style entertainment – the drive-in theatre …
Heading back to class, safely
DISTRICT (Special) – How do you reopen Northern Ontario schools safely in the midst of a global pandemic? In a joint statement, the region’s seven medical officers of health and …
Being diligent for the children
Children across the district are returning to school this week. They are excited to see their friends and return to a routine of learning, exercise, and experience. Many educators are …