IPM 2019 tallies $180,000 in net income
WEST NIPISSING (Staff/Special) – A little over a year ago, West Nipissing hosted the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. It drew some 81,000 visitors to the Verner area …
Temagami taking the next step in broadband project
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The municipality of Temagami is moving forward in its attempt to provide its residents with more reliable broadband internet. Treasurer-administrator Craig …
FONOM supports broadband link to the stars
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An association of Northeastern Ontario municipalities is looking skyward for improved broadband and cellular service. The board of the Federation of Northern Ontario …
City representative sought for new forestry corporation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The City of Temiskaming Shores is looking for a qualified representative to sit on the proposed Temagami Local Forest Management Corporation. The Town …
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 …