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 …
Brethour financial dilemma discussions delayed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP – The timing of the provincial election is not helping Brethour Township with its financial dilemma. The township’s challenges are numerous. It …
City considering new municipal accommodation tax
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES –It may soon cost visitors a little more to stay in Temiskaming Shores. City council is considering establishing a municipal accommodation tax …
City firefighters tally busy 2024
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s firefighters responded to 158 calls in 2024. That’s up 40 calls, or about one-third, from its 10-year average. In …
Impaired charges laid
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A London resident faces charges of impaired driving after a vehicle in a ditch on Highway 11 was reported to police. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial …