DTSSAB seeking new CAO
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) is searching for a new chief administrative officer.Don Studholme, who formerly was the CAO of Kirkland Lake, has stated his intention of retiring in 2019."It's time for me to move on and do other things," said Studholme
Englehart improvements will help area
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Englehart is going forward into 2019 with a number of goals directed at helping area development.One is to establish a new regional economic development committee, said Mayor Nina Wallace in a telephone interview.Englehart area representatives have already started working on setting up the committee, with the
Strategic plan an early goal in ’19: Temagami mayor
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – As he heads into his first term as Temagami's mayor, Dan O'Mara is optimistic about the team at the council table and behind the scenes.It appears that everyone wants to work together, said O'Mara in an interview looking ahead to 2019.That in turn will support the
New Armstrong council sworn in for next term
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP - A new Armstrong Township council was sworn in to office at its inaugural meeting Wednesday, December 5.Three newcomers are joining Councillor Kevin Levéillé who is returning for another term. Former councillor Jean Marc Boileau has stepped forward to assume the mayor's seat which was vacated
The ins and outs of retail marijuana sales
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is learning what it can and can't do as it prepares to decide if it will permit or prohibit retail marijuana sales.On December 18, city planner Jennifer Pye updated Temiskaming Shores council on the regulations surrounding retail cannabis sales and the funding and
Evanturel emerging from November flames
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP - Evanturel Township has started the rebuilding process after a November 11 fire destroyed its municipal building, several vehicles for road maintenance and office equipment.Reeve Derek Mundle said the township has rented a grader which they may eventually purchase.The township is also getting a new pickup
Chamberlain site searched
TORONTO (Special) – A Chamberlain Township location was one of three searched during a human trafficking investigation headed by the Toronto Police Service.As a result of the investigation, Toronto police say a 31-year-old Milton man faces multiple charges.In a news release, police allege a man forced two women to work
VICTIM IDENTIFIED
A North Bay man was the victim of a fiery fatal crash December 11 involving a cube van and a tractor-trailer on Highway 11 north of Englehart. Kevin Chenier, 30, was identified December 14 with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in
Snow removal challenges in Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The first few snowfalls of the season are challenging Cobalt which is facing a staff shortage in public works due to an illness.Cobalt Mayor George Othmer expressed confidence in the public works department."The guys are doing
Push for Hwy. 11 pilot project driving ahead
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The push is accelerating for a pilot project that would road-test a new design in hopes of making Highway 11 safer.Advocates are pleased by the response to date from provincial officials for the "2-plus-1" model, said Mark Wilson, a member of the executive of GEMS –