Report calls for more training for Latchford officials
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Almost two years from the original date of the complaints, Latchford’s Integrity Commissioner made public its report at the February 12 Latchford council meeting. …
Emergency call volumes increasing from year to year
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There has been an increase in call volumes for Emergency Medical Services it was pointed out by EMS Chief Sarah Salvis at …
Impaired operation, drug possession charges laid
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Charges of impaired and drug possession were laid after a person was spotted sleeping behind the wheel of a parked vehicle in Englehart last week. Temiskaming Ontario …

Bust leads to seizure of $160,000 worth of drugs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police seized firearms as well as suspected illicit drugs with a street value of $160,000 at two locations in Temiskaming Shores last week. Two …
Sports and rec projects among Heritage Fund recipients
DISTRICT (Special) – The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund recently announced millions of dollars in support for municipalities, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. In Temiskaming, recipients include the city of …
Upgrades coming to New Liskeard fire station
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A provincial grant is enabling the installation of new change rooms and showers at the New Liskeard fire station. The existing facilities at the …
Pet overpopulation discussed by new task force
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new regional animal task force has met and groups have been assigned tasks in an effort to solve the problem …
City to consider new call for recycling extension
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city continues to be concerned over the exclusion of some – notably institutional, commercial and industrial establishments – from the new recycling …
Tariffs could cause economic chaos in Northern Ontario
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods by the American administration could have far reaching effects for Northern Ontario. Perhaps a …
TMA backs Northern highway safety plan
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Temiskaming municipal leaders have thrown their support behind a long list of initiatives they hope will make Northern highways safer. At its meeting January …