More high-speed internet funding announced
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Several local communities will benefit from a new funding stream for high-speed internet. The federal and provincial governments announced a fund of …
DTSSAB working with Cobalt to address challenges
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – DTSSAB has been working to find solutions to challenges occurring in board-owned buildings and units in Cobalt. In a press release dated …
FONOM focusing on “catch-and-release” reforms
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Bail reform remains a priority for an association of Northeastern Ontario municipalities. The first meeting of what the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities …
Highways 11 and 17 most dangerous, says trucking lobbyist
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STITTSVILLE – Highway 11 and Highway 17 are the most dangerous highways in Canada, says Pete Turner, who is a lobbyist and advocate for …
DTSSAB sponsoring six early child care students
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – DTSSAB, Northern College, and College Boréal are partnering in the creation of a local Compressed Early Childhood Educator Program. The program will …
Transit fleet back on the road
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The buses are back. Temiskaming Transit’s new provider, Voyago, hit the road yesterday (February 21). “The Transit Fleet is fully functional and the …
Campsall marks a long life in the New Liskeard Lions
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Eric Campsall is a member of a very exclusive group inside a big, welcoming service club. Campsall was recently presented the Milestone Chevron …
Judicial appointment makes history
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Justice Julie Richard is the first woman to be appointed to the Superior Court of Justice for the Temiskaming district. Upon hearing of her …
Local consultation pledged on Hwy. 11 work
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City representatives are pleased that there will be local consultation as work is planned on Highway 11 in the vicinity of Temiskaming Shores. …
Taking the rink outdoors one suggestion for Earlton arena
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong council has heard the outline of a vision to revitalize the Armstrong arena building. Francois Gauthier attended council’s February 8 …