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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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 …
Gay Lea acquires Thornloe Cheese
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Thornloe Cheese has a new owner. Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd. announced earlier this week that it had purchased the dairy processor from …

Connecting place and time through art
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HENWOOD TOWNSHIP – About six years ago, Bruce Cull set up his home and art studio in a quiet, wild and spectacularly pretty part of Temiskaming. …
Wanted: tourism entrepreneurs to offer experiences
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new tourism opportunity hopes to open the door for businesses, non-profits and entrepreneurs in the Temiskaming Shores area to attract visitors. Project …