City approves $9.8 million in project spending
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is budgeting for a little over $9.8 million for work that includes upgrades to its roads, water and sewer …
MP says NDP influence on budget is a win for Canadians
TIMMINS-JAMES BAY (Special) – Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus says the 2023 budget is proof that minority parliaments work. Angus says the government announced commitments on key NDP …
Findings say Cobalt mayor breached Code of Conduct
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – E4m Integrity Commissioner consultant Colleen Hannigan has presented her findings on the actions of Cobalt Mayor Mita Gibson when Gibson had a …
Cobalt council Zoom meeting hacked
COBALT (Staff) — As more meetings moved online during the pandemic, they’ve been subject to virtual Zoom bombing incidents involving hackers. Viewers who logged into the March 21 regular Cobalt …
Path lights to be installed at Teck Park
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Town of Cobalt is returning to its original plan on how to use the remaining money from a FedNor grant for …
New clerk-treasurer for Harley Township
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP – Krystle Seymour is the new clerk-treasurer of Harley Township. She also provides administrative duties for the townships of Hudson, …
Transit receiving $77,052 in restart help
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city is getting a little more financial assistance to help the transit system recover from the pandemic. It’s receiving $77,052 from the fourth …
Popular Charlton rink maintenance discussed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CHARLTON – The newly re-constructed Charlton rink is proving to be a popular attraction in the community. Township public works superintendent Jon …
Transit getting $144,275
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The city is receiving $144,275 for 2022-23 under the provincial gas tax program for transit in Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt. It’s one of more than 100 …
Englehart complex won’t be renamed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – A suggestion to rename the Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex in memory of Fred Burrows has been turned down. Burrow’s wife …