Seniors-only housing question circulating in district
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt Mayor George Othmer is reaching out to the heads of other municipalities for their support in getting one of the social housing units …
Granny suites part of proposed official plan update
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Three rural municipalities in the district are setting the stage to jointly have a new official plan prepared. Harley and Casey township councils have …
Angus named as NDP rep on natural resources
OTTAWA (Staff/Special) – Timmins-James Bay New Democratic Party MP Charlie Angus has been named the party’s spokesperson for Natural Resources with a specific focus on jobs and the …
FONOM calls for a unified approach on the “big issues”
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Homelessness, addictions and mental health are often linked, says the president of an association representing Northeastern Ontario municipalities. And “a lot …
Cobalt to review insurance for Silver Trail
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council will be viewing the issue of insurance for the Heritage Silver Trail at its November 2 council meeting. Support for the trail …
Integrity commissioner dismisses complaints in Coleman
COLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff) – An integrity commissioner has found insufficient evidence to proceed with an investigation into allegations of conflict of interest or a breach of code of conduct by …
Englehart CAO taking up municipal role in KL
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Englehart will be looking for a replacement for Shawn LaCarte who submitted his resignation as chief administrative officer at a special meeting of …
Armstrong Township has council vacancy
ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP (Staff) – Armstrong Township is looking for a new councillor. Kevin Leveille has stepped down from his position. The township will be advertising for …
Cobalt looking at No Parking bylaw
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt council will be deciding at their next council meeting whether to approve a parking bylaw for the town. While the council agreed …
City OKs electronic participation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council members can now participate fully in meetings electronically. On October 5, Temiskaming Shores council agreed to amend its …