Partial funding found for Fox Run Road
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A portion of the needed funding has been secured for the double surface treatment required for Fox Run Road in Temagami, as …
Mercury levels in Lake Temiskaming raising concerns
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is concern about mercury levels in Lake Temiskaming, particularly due to bioaccumulation in the food chain and its impacts on fish …
Cobalt library budget request presented
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Paul Penna Cobalt Public Library presented its proposed 2025 budget to Cobalt council on April 1. Library board chair Mary Church …
City travels down 2025 roads program proposals
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city winds down its winter operations, it’s looking at its 2025 roads program. Temiskaming Shores is contemplating spending just over $1 …
Temagami approves short-term rentals bylaw
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has approved a bylaw to license short-term rentals in Temagami. At its March 27 meeting, council discussed the bylaw that …
Police blotter
CMV CHARGES TEMAGAMI – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was pulled out of service on Highway 11 in Temagami last week after police say several “significant defects” were discovered. According …
Englehart water treatment plant progressing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – “Things are wrapping up,” Englehart chief administrative officer Amy Vickery told council at their March 26 meeting. She was speaking about the …
Event committee budgeting for year without bar profits
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart Special Events Committee is working out the details of how this year’s budget can work without taking direct control of …
Coleman Township energized over dam power project
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — As a first step towards seeing the Montreal River Dam Power Project realized, Coleman Township approved a $5,000 commitment to the project at …
Fireworks contract OK’d after more discussion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Fireworks will return to the skies over New Liskeard during the Rockin’ on Canada Day event in June. City council approved …
