The 2018 municipal elections and school board elections are upon us.Now is the time for area voters to get to know their candidates, examine the issues and opportunities in their municipalities, and interview candidates on their stands on these topics.School board trustee candidates should also be met for discussions about

By Steven LarocqueEveryone 18 and over has an important job to perform this year.It’s municipal election time and come October it’s imperative that people get their voices heard at the ballot box.The deadline for all of those folks interested in becoming mayors, reeves and councillors and school board representatives came

Thumbs down to social media where rumours are rampant about the ongoing forest fire situation.There have been no reports of serious damage to cottages or homes, despite people saying with complete conviction they’ve heard of seven cottages burning near Temagami or that the town has been evacuated en masse.

By Darlene WroeMy mother told all her children that a friend was the most important thing you could have in life.When I was very little, I laughed at people all the time. It was hard to control, although I tried. I laughed not because I thought people were silly, but

The deadline for submitting your name to represent your communities for the next four years on area councils and school boards is fast approaching.July 27 is the final date for putting forward your name for this important civic duty.We need our best people to step forward to represent us now.We

By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor The surrounding forest fires have been top of mind for many people.Thankfully, at least to this point, nobody has been hurt as a result of the fires and no property damage of significance has been reported.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has sent out a barrage