Coleman issues statement on Cobalt Refinery lands
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — During the regularly scheduled April 27 Coleman Township council meeting, Mayor Dan Cleroux withdrew a prior motion asking the …
Temagami First Nation reclaims traditional name
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND – What’s in a name? A great deal if you believe in First Nation language and identity reclamation. The Temagami …
Cobalt commits to open-door budget deliberations
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – A contrite Cobalt town council has taken steps to ensure future budget deliberations are not held behind closed doors. At …
Latchford appoints Waterfront Development Committee members
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD — Members of Latchford council gathered in person and by Zoom April 14 to approve three applications for its Waterfront Development …
Cobalt crew commended
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The efforts of unsung municipal heroes who helped keep roads and sidewalks open during an “extremely challenging” winter aren’t going …
Changes on Charlton-Dack council mean seat vacancy
By Darlene Wroe For The Speaker CHARLTON-DACK – The Municipality of Charlton and Dack has experienced some changes on its council. Former Reeve Sandra Parkin resigned March 2 …
City’s monitoring systems need more than patch work
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Keeping things together with bandages is no longer an option when it comes to the city’s computer systems for …
Latchford opts for reducing number of council members
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD — Latchford council has voluntarily decided to reduce the number of council seats it has ahead of this year’s municipal election. …
Pothole season a challenge for city
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City administrators say work crews are doing all they can to combat Mother Nature during “pothole season,” but the …
New city parking regulations considered
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is poised to adopt a comprehensive new parking bylaw this spring which, among other things, would limit …
