By Steven Larocque Snow and highway clearing are back in the news and in the conversations of Northerners across the region. November 28 we received an email from Mushkegowuk-James Bay …
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Editorial cartoon December 4, 2019
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Go big or go home
Whether it is climate change, or simply a harsh winter, the advance of winter has been dramatic and exceptional. Last winter the effort to maintain roads to a passable condition …
Highways need good drivers, too
By Steven Larocque Snow and highway clearing are back in the news and in the conversations of Northerners across the region. November 28 we received an email from Mushkegowuk-James Bay …
Seniors’ housing complex slated to open in 2021
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A 68-unit seniors’ housing complex now under construction in Dymond is expected to be ready for occupancy in early 2021. Twenty-one of the …
Englehart area residents face animal cruelty charges
TIMMINS (Special) – Three individuals from the Englehart area face a long list of animal cruelty charges. In a news release, the Timmins and District Humane Society (TDHS) said 39 …
Seeking improvements for northern highways
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – A study is underway to find out just how bad, or good, the maintenance is on Northern highways. The provincial New Democratic Party has …
Bracelets and books for Kalix Leveille
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Kalix Leveille is only two but he has undergone seven surgeries already. He’s likely spent more time inside a hospital than on the …
Help is available for those struggling with addiction
NEW LISKEARD (Staff) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) wants people to know it can help on multiple fronts. There are offices in New Liskeard, Englehart and Kirkland Lake …
Improvements needed for travel grant program
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Efforts are underway for the creation of a Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee. The goal of the committee would be to look into …