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 …

Drivers through the Tri-Towns no doubt notice that there are usually a couple of spots between Haileybury and New Liskeard that have electronic signs that post your speed. Invariably, they’re …

    With more than a dozen people living on the streets of Timiskaming and wait lists of up to seven years for social housing, it’s no surprise 93 per …