Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a long trip through the federal legislative process, recreational marijuana use in Canada is legal today (October 17).The rules about its use, however, vary by province and also differ for medical marijuana.And the details are expected to continue changing.In Ontario, people must be at
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In Temiskaming Shores, incumbent Carman Kidd is seeking a third consecutive term as the city's mayor.He's being challenged by political newcomer Michael Woods.Profiles of the candidates follow:CARMAN KIDDCarman Kidd, 63, is a retired dairy farmer with a long history of involvement in municipal politics and
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP - There won’t be an election for the four council seats in Hilliard Township October 22 as all have been acclaimed, but two candidates are seeking the reeve position.The councillors are Karen Peckover, Carolyn Gilbert, Doug Goddard and Bruce Murphy.Incumbent reeve Morgan Carson is being challenged
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - While Latchford has a small population, it has a lot of pride, situated as it is on the edge of a wilderness setting, and at an important transition point for travellers emerging from or into the Temagami forest area as they travel along Highway 11.This election
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — Approximately 78 people gathered upstairs at the Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex on Wednesday, October 10, to meet face-to-face with their municipal council candidates for the October 22 election.The event was organized by local businesswoman Sally Cliff with Coleman Township councillor Lois Perry filling in
COLEMAN (Staff) – No one was injured when a float plane crashed in a Coleman Township lake on the weekend.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the mishap occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. October 13.Police say the pilot, a 70-year-old man from Cobalt, had been attempting to take off when the plane
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Police are stepping up enforcement after complaints that drivers are speeding and ignoring traffic controllers in a construction zone south of Temagami.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police said they've received "numerous" complaints that motorists are failing to slow down in a stretch of Highway 11 under construction 13 kilometres
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club is accustomed to the swoosh and glide of skis over snow-packed frozen ground.But before a new season begins, the Coleman Township facility is the site of the annual Temiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) cross-country invitational run.“(It was) another great day
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Looking to weave a bit of magic and charm your way into a healthy heart?Make sure to participate in the ninth annual Haunted Hustle on Sunday, October 28.The fundraiser for the South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) trail is carving out another fun time for
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - There will be ten names appearing on the municipal election ballot for Cobalt councillor, but only nine plan to accept the position if elected to one of the six seats.Veronica Blanchard-Lizotte announced she would be unable to run for council because of a family matter in
