Provincial funding for Armstrong outlying fire response
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township is entering into an agreement with the provincial government that will help property owners in outlying townships with costs …
Clearing the air on local air quality
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With the wildfire season underway, the Timiskaming Health Unit is launching a new reporting tool on local air quality conditions. The …
Chair warns Bunker museum can’t handle more costs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has asked staff to review rent for all its municipal buildings. One of the municipal buildings, the Fraser …
Temagami’s blue box transition expected to be complex
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A new blue box program being implemented in stages across Ontario is expected to be a little more complex in …
Missing man found deceased
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – An 18-year-old male missing from Temiskaming Shores has been located deceased, Ontario Provincial Police have stated. The young man had been missing for over …
Niagara police name deceased New Liskeard man as murder suspect
NIAGARA REGION (Staff/Special) – The Niagara Regional Police Service announced May 30 they had identified a suspect in a 25-year-old cold case murder. Police say if a deceased …
City funding portable toilet rentals for Rockin’ event
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With the Rockin’ on Canada Day event weeks away, city council has agreed to provide almost $7,000 for the rental of …
Ingram forest fire extinguished
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter INGRAM TOWNSHIP – A fire on Allen Road in Ingram Township burned through almost one hectare of mixed forest Thursday afternoon, May …
Hospital auxiliary gifts $25,000 to BRH cardiac fund
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – Blanche River Health is closer to its goal of new cardiac equipment, thanks to a $25,000 donation from the hospital auxiliary. “We thank the …
A NEW RECORD
On a recent night out, ladies dined, played games, bid on auction items – and raised a record $29,500 for the Bikers Reunion and its efforts to support local cancer …