Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council wants to make sure its is providing full COVID-19 protection for its staff, ensuring both their physical and mental health. Until the …
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Municipal airports need federal help
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Earlton Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority board member Doug Metson says the airport has “been dramatically impacted by COVID,” but he adds that the airport …

Drug use struggles and help in the spotlight
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The COVID-19 pandemic may be uppermost in the public’s mind, but another health crisis continues to take a grim toll. August 31 was …
Good Samaritan protection when reporting overdose
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Some legal protections are in place for people who seek emergency help for a drug overdose even if they have illegal drugs in their possession. Temiskaming …
Temagami pleased with Safe Restart funding
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami has been allocated a payment of $175,600 in support of its COVID-19 operating costs and pressures. The …
Church reopening with new roof
COBALT – The St. James Anglican Church in Cobalt is ready to weather any storm. The church recently was upgraded with a new roof. Originally, the congregation was seeking to …

Lost dog captured and safe in Temagami
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – “Wilson The Dog” has finally been captured and soon will be ready to move into a loving home. The black and …
Youth input sought by council
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council approved the terms of reference for a youth advisory committee they are trying to create at its regular meeting …
Rental payments waived at Temagami station
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council approved a motion to waive/refund rental payments for the tenants of the train station for the months of April, …
MP’s office ready to help with CERB
TIMMINS (Special) – As the Canadian Government begins to wind down the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus’s offices are ready to help with any issues …