New recovery program coming to Northern businesses
TORONTO (Special/Staff) – The province is launching new short-term funding to help Northern Ontario businesses adapt to COVID-19 public health guidelines. The Northern Ontario Recovery Program will provide financial help …
Council supports forest management proposal
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council is throwing its support behind the proposed Temagami Local Forest Management Corporation. At the September 17 regular meeting, council …
Gauging if there’s a current buzz for charging stations
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami will have some discussions with the business community to see if there is legitimate interest in bringing …
Grand opening of crystal healing shop marks one year
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY – The Divine Crystal Healing Shop in downtown Haileybury celebrated its first anniversary Thursday, September 3. The shop provides products related to healing with crystals …
Transit changes proposed
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In an effort to keep the buses on schedule, the Temiskaming Transit committee is proposing changing some routes and eliminating some bus stops. …
Curtains for Englehart theatre building
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The former theatre building in Englehart is one step closer to closing curtains. The building, located at 50 Third Street, is now being vested …
Northern unveils 2020-23 academic plan
TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College has released its inaugural academic plan that will guide its operations from 2020 through 2023. Its purpose “is to provide a ‘road map’ integrating strategic …
Northern College looking forward
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Where should Northern College be headed in the coming years? “This is your college in your community. We need to hear from you,” …
Municipal airports need federal help
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Earlton Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority board member Doug Metson says the airport has “been dramatically impacted by COVID,” but he adds that the airport …
MP’s office ready to help with CERB
TIMMINS (Special) – As the Canadian Government begins to wind down the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus’s offices are ready to help with any issues …