Waste site break-ins on the rise
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The occurrence of waste-site break-ins throughout the area was a big topic at a recent community policing committee meeting. Charlton-Dack Reeve Sandra …
Northern issuing almost $800,000 in student awards
TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College is giving away almost $800,000 in scholarships, bursaries and awards. Northern College presents financial awards to students on three occasions every academic year. The winter …
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Lions thank Ron Bumstead
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – New Liskeard Lions have paid tribute to the man behind Santa Claus. Ron Bumstead, owner-operator of Bumstead Trucking, has for years dedicated a …
Frog’s Breath seeking funding applicants
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — It’s that time of year when the Frog’s Breath Foundation is seeking funding applicants. The application deadline for groups and organizations in the Temiskaming …
Transportation study gets moving
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Do you have suggestions to improve transportation in downtown New Liskeard and Haileybury? Consultants drafting a transportation study for Temiskaming Shores’ downtowns want to know. Late …
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Cobalt silver remains a puzzle to this day
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Mining Museum remains open two days a week during the winter for people interested in coming it to learn more …
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Lions meet $60,000 commitment with pride
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Lions have delivered on a promise, turning over the final instalment of a $60,000 pledge to the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation’s …
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Temagami Fire Department gets support from Enbridge
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Enbridge Gas has provided the Temagami Fire Department with $5,000 to purchase training materials for its 12 firefighters. The funds have been …
Confusion continues as Cobalt debates library
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – A recent letter from the Ontario government reminds the Town of Cobalt that its library is under “the management and control” of …
DTSSAB’s role in homelessness prevention
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a need for improved service in shelters for those experiencing homelessness in the district, DTSSAB says, and Zack’s Crib, which …