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Bigger, better, brighter

Cobalt’s Christmas lighting of the cenotaph park was a team effort Saturday, November 15, as it is every year, but this year the result is even bigger and better. The Cobalt fire department, town council members and staff, and Nipissing Power joined forces to get the job done. Pictured

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Temagami staging a country Christmas

TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A wintry evening wonderland is being created just outside Temagami.Peacock Woodcraft, located on the Milne-Sherman Road, is being transformed into the site of the Temagami Country Christmas.On December 5 and 6, visitors are invited to drop in from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.A

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Ontario Northland Christmas Train here this week

DISTRICT (Staff) -- Santa Claus will be meeting with children throughout the area this week as the Ontario Northland Christmas Train makes its annual trek up the tracks from North Bay.The Christmas Train will be decorated in full Christmas style with a boxcar decorated as Santa’s workshop.On

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CMHA, employees returning to bargaining

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMMINS – The region’s Canadian Mental Health Association and its employees will be back at the bargaining table later this month in an effort to reach a new contract.A one-day bargaining session, assisted by a conciliator, is set for December 16.Ontario Public Service

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Changes at Harris council table

HARRIS (Staff) – The year saw a significant change around Harris Township’s council table.Long-time reeve Martin Auger decided not to seek another term in October’s municipal election.When the nomination period closed September 12, no one had expressed an interest in the reeve’s post.Nominations reopened for a

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Recycling and roads top Casey’s year

CASEY TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- It has been a quiet year in Casey Township, and it concluded as it began with the exact same council as the incumbent council was acclaimed to another four-year term during the October municipal elections.The council is led by Reeve Guy Labonte, and includes

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The Zubyck Fund

Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter Doing its best, well into the futureTEMISKAMING SHORES – Helping young athletes and students was a hallmark of Gord Zubyck’s career as an educator and coach.The physical education and geography teacher from Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS, known for much of his tenure

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TWO FOR THREE

The New Liskeard Cubs had another three-game Great North Midget League weekend November 28-30. They went an impressive two for three, winning twice on the road but dropping the first game at home to the Nickel City Sons. Seen here is goaltender Tyler Mazzocato with defenceman Nathan Wuerch in

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