By Joe O’Grady   Amalgamation seems like a relatively modern trend, with many small neighbouring municipalities having thrown their lot in together over the past couple of decades. In the …

    As we rolled through June 21 and officially welcomed summer, remember there is a wide array of activities vying for our attention. Organizers, councils and volunteers have been …

    In the midst of a housing affordability crisis, it seems like a no-brainer to convert under-utilized commercial space to residential. But such a short-term fix could have far-reaching …

By Gordon Brock   Let’s deal with the sovereignty topic first. With Canada Day a few weeks away, perhaps this is a good time to pose this question to a …

    Kudos to Temiskaming Shores council for its foresight in trying to avoid killing the Haileybury Food Bank with kindness. As part of its ongoing efforts to divest itself …

By Steven Larocque   I think I’m in a cult. Or two. My first foray into alternative living came a few weeks ago after constantly being subjected to propaganda about …

By Joe O’Grady   When it comes to looking at the big picture, few municipal politicians have better vision than Danny Whalen. The veteran Temiskaming Shores councillor is enjoying a …