Cobalt sets new council remuneration policy
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has voted on an elected official’s remuneration policy. The new policy will see elected officials receive an annual …
Temagami staying optimistic in 2024
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – There are many different projects that have been unfolding in Temagami. One of the first things Mayor Dan O’Mara hopes …
City planning $6.6 million in capital projects in ’24
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s list of big-ticket items in 2024 tallies $6.75 million. That’s down one-third from 2023. The capital budget adopted in …
City to head Northern showcase at 2024 PDAC
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city will once again take on coordination of the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase at the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention. …
City approves $25.5 million budget in principle
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has drafted a $25.5 million spending plan to cover its day-to-day operations and capital projects in 2024. To help pay for …
“Terrible inequity” seen in library fee structure
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Every child should be able to borrow a book from the local library. Englehart Councillor Jo-Anne Farmer, who is a …
Multiple charges laid after crash
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A Haileybury resident faces multiple charges after a two-vehicle collision in New Liskeard last week. Temiskaming OPP were called to a collision shortly before …
Police seize $132,000 in firearms, ammunition, drugs, cash
EVANTUREL (Staff) – An Evanturel resident has been charged after police seized multiple firearms as well as ammunition, cash and suspected drugs. Total value of the seized property …
Haileybury beach may see extended mushroom season
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The water-spouting “mushroom” at the Haileybury beach is expected to be busier next summer. Temiskaming Shores council will consider an agreement …
“Very busy” viral season predicted
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Christmas season is typically hectic, and Temiskaming’s acting medical officer of health anticipates that will also be the case on …