Charging ahead in the search for cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The search for cobalt is a long-term project.That was the topic of a presentation by First Cobalt exploration company at the Cobalt Community Hall Tuesday, November 28.With global business preferences turning away from cobalt produced from the Democratic Republic of Congo, due to human rights issues,
Problem causes concern among animal lovers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Across the Temiskaming region and further afield, the feral cat population is exploding and cat lovers are struggling to keep up with the demand for humane care.New Liskeard resident Mandy Lee Gilbert describes herself as an “unabashed animal lover” who “cannot understand why people are turning
Guilty pleas to shooting trumpeter swans at marsh
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two Englehart men received combined penalties of $5,000 after two trumpeter swans were shot in the Hilliardton Marsh in late September.One swan was killed and the other injured. It was found more than a week later and transported to the Toronto Wildlife Centre, where it
Draft bylaw detailing development rules
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is plotting the rules that will govern what you can build and where you can build it.Work on a new comprehensive zoning bylaw, the first for the amalgamated municipality of Temiskaming Shores, began in June, 2016.It’s now in the final stages of review.The
Forestry Coalition worries about “devastating” impacts
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Efforts by environmentalists to have forestry reduced in Northern Ontario would be "devastating" to the North if implemented."The impact would be extremely significant," said Al Spacek, president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) in a telephone interview November 21.The Ontario Forestry Coalition is in
Temiskaming Foundation settles in new digs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Foundation (TTF) recently officially opened its new home, with a bit of fanfare.“Our new office location is very visible as people walking in the downtown core can pop in. It is also fully accessible as there are no stairs. We have been here
Seeing red over impaired driving
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - The Red Ribbon Campaign was officially launched in Temiskaming Shores on Monday, November 13, outside the headquarters of the Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.The Red Ribbon Campaign was launched by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Timiskaming and Area chapter "to pass along the message
College faculty voting on latest offer
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After more than four weeks on the picket line, faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges are voting on the latest offer by the College Employer Council.Voting on-line or by telephone began November 14 and will continue until 10 a.m. tomorrow (November 16).The vote was ordered by
Repairs to be carried out on historic bridge
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Town of Cobalt and the Township of Coleman will be partnering for the repair of the Larose bridge.The historic bridge has developed some cracked beams and other issues, and the work is required to maintain its safety.Cobalt chief administrative officer Michelle Larose said the work
Remembrance Day ceremonies are being held across the district today.
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day we will remember the courageous and brave, our veterans, who fought and died for our present day freedoms.