Kerns Township looking forward
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP – Roadwork has kept Kerns Township busy for the past year, and preparations have been made to continue work going …
Latchford Integrity Commissioner report delayed until February
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council has once again had the findings of an Integrity Commissioner (IC) Report delayed until a council meeting on February 12. …
Two vying to be local federal NDP candidate
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – There is a two-way race between candidates to represent the New Democratic Party in Nipissing-Timiskaming in the next federal election. Valerie Kennedy, …
A Northern plan for safer highways
By Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof Road safety has many factors, but there are issues that add disproportionately to dangerous conditions. When I was first elected, it was mainly winter maintenance. …
Angus sees opportunity for NDP after PM resigns
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus, Justin Trudeau had little choice but to announce he will be stepping down as prime minister and …
Iroquois Falls mayor is PC candidate for provincial election
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IROQUOIS FALLS – The mayor of Iroquois Falls has entered the race to serve as the MPP of Timiskaming-Cochrane. Tory Delaurier, 49, …
Latchford endorses power dam proposal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The Communities of the Montreal River delegation made a presentation to Latchford council at its regularly scheduled council meeting on December 10 …
Temagami waiting for First Nations comments
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami extended a deadline to December 20 to hear if the Temagami First Nation (TFN) or the …
Green Party candidate says change is needed in status quo
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Kris Rivard, recently elected to represent the Green Party of Ontario for the second time for a provincial election in Timiskaming-Cochrane, says …
No changes in residential recycling expected
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – On January 1, responsibility for blue box residential recycling in Temiskaming Shores shifts to producers. Residents are not expected to see …