New mine underscores highway concerns: MPP
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – The federal government’s decision to support a new nickel mine west of Cochrane is great news for the North, but …
MP eager to follow in footsteps of Rota, Angus
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – With an expansive riding and, by her own admission, big shoes to fill, Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Pauline Rochefort says she …
$1.27 million earmarked for district infrastructure
DISTRICT (Staff) – Repair work on a “vital” bridge in Kerns Township was one of the projects made possible by more than $1.27 million in infrastructure funding to …
Cobalt speaks out against gender-based violence
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – With Timiskaming averaging almost one death every year due to violence against women, Cobalt town council is adding its voice …
Vanthof encourages residents to ‘shout’ for highway safety
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With another winter driving season barely underway, Northeastern Ontario has already seen an unfortunate list of highway-related accidents, fatalities …
Timiskaming well represented at The Royal
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming was well represented at the recent Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, with a number of businesses and …
Province fall economic statement gets mixed reviews
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – In the Ontario fall economic statement, released November 6, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy stated, “With tariffs taking direct aim at …
IC says no conflict of interest over refinery site
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Integrity Commissioner for Coleman Township has made a ruling about a conflict of interest allegation involving the mayor …
Coleman seeks IC advice concerning conflict issue
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – After a possible conflict of interest issue having to do with the Cobalt Refinery site was brought to …
Looking for Canada Day planners
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt is inviting members of the community to help plan its Canada Day celebration. At the October 14 meeting of council, Mayor Angela Adshead said …
