It’s the time of year of honing municipal budgets. Many municipal staff people across the district are working hard at this annual task, and mayors, reeves and various council members …

By Steven Larocque I’ve been to quite a few fires over the years to take photos as a reporter. The February 12 incident at Fountain Tire near the overpass in …

• Thumbs up to the I Read Canadian initiative that the Temiskaming Shores Public Library will observe on Saturday at the New Liskeard branch in both English and French. CanLit, …

By Darlene Wroe As I write this column, my iPhone is on silent. Yesterday I received five phone calls from someone showing up as Unknown.I received five phone calls from …

As the world quivers in fear of the coronavirus, it is important to keep things in perspective. First of all, let’s take note of some good advice. If you are …

By Steven Larocque When Neil Peart of the band Rush died a few weeks ago it made me think back to my early days with music. Back when I was …

By Diane Johnston As January draws to its dreary, desultory end, so too has any optimism I may have felt at the dawn of the new year. I’m reminded of …