Heritage Fund support for Northern ag
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – Temiskaming producers are among the beneficiaries of more than $6 million for the agri-food sector recently announced by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. “Agriculture producers and …
Improving transportation in city’s dual downtowns
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is rethinking transportation in downtown New Liskeard and Haileybury. Temiskaming Shores has hired a Vaughan firm to complete …
Temagami makes progress with capital works projects
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — The Town of Temagami has some sizeable capital works projects on the go and council was updated on the progress of these …
Bison du Nord celebrating 50 years
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – It’s an idyllic and pastoral scene. A herd of about 400 bison roam contentedly across gently sloping and slightly wooded …
Once is Not Enough celebrates move and anniversary
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s been a decade since Joline Rivard opened her doors to a concept, which was new to her, of owning a consignment-clothing store …
Northern Drugs opens doors in downtown New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – You can pick up a prescription, a Starbucks coffee, toothpaste and even home decor at the newest addition to downtown New Liskeard. Northern …
High insurance increase hitting Armstrong
ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP (Staff) – Armstrong Township will be seeing its municipal insurance increase 26.6 per cent, up from the 2021-2022 term. The 2023 municipal insurance for the township …
Northern ag plows ahead with $400,000 in funding
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A federal investment in Northern agriculture is expected to seed further growth in the region’s agricultural sector. FedNor funding of $407,195 for the Northern Ontario Farm …
More high-speed internet for the north
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Ontario government has announced it is bringing high-speed internet access to more Northern communities in underserviced regions to benefit more homes and businesses. The province has …
Foire Gourmande making tasty return
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter VILLE-MARIE – After two lean years, the hungry can once again satisfy cravings for unique, regional flavours. The Foire Gourmande de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est Ontarien …