Armstrong Township finalizes 2026 budget
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has approved the 2026 municipal budget. The municipal levy to ratepayers is increasing by $58,755, or 2.73 …
Election signs bylaw deemed “overkill by a mile”
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council will take another look at a proposed new bylaw governing election signs after one member deemed it “overkill …
Coleman considering campground choices
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Coleman council received a staff report concerning four options for the Bass Lake Campground at their March 30 meeting. …
Locals eight times more likely to die on highway: MPP
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Not all parts of rural Ontario are equal when it comes to highway safety. That’s the view of Timiskaming-Cochrane …
Coleman meets with Health Unit over Cobalt Refinery site
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — In an effort to get answers on chemicals found at the Coleman Township refinery site and to possibly access …
Earlton recreation centre gets thorough check
Darlene Wroe For The Speaker ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council had an opportunity to review and discuss studies conducted regarding the Armstrong Township recreation centre building (the …
Citizens raise issues about chemicals at refinery site
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Thousands of documents obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request have revealed details of hazardous material located at …
Coleman approves zero per cent tax increase for 2026
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — With the protection of core services in mind and overall fiscal responsibility, taxpayers in Coleman Township will see a …
Vanthof slammed for stance on transport training
Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof should look in the mirror before criticizing the provincial response to Northern Ontario road safety. …
Coleman wants Cobalt councillor to retract water usage comments
Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Coleman Township wants a Cobalt councillor to retract statements he made at a council meeting with regards to the …
