NDP pick Scott Robertson for Nipissing-Timiskaming
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor NORTH BAY – As the federal NDP gets ready for an election call that some predict could come this fall, they’ve selected a candidate …
Council approves keeping hens
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – Residents of Charlton will soon be able to keep six chickens on their property. The council of the Municipality of Charlton and …
Cobalt opts out of solar farm project
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt council has agreed to transfer the town’s shares of the solar farm project in Cobalt to partner Solaire Cobalt Solar Inc. As part of …
Barking dogs should be reported, says Cobalt council
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has agreed to renew its contract with its animal services provider. The contract was discussed at council’s regular meeting June …
Chamberlain accepts idea of police services board
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHAMBERLAIN – The Township of Chamberlain, with some reservation, has decided it will be part of a central police services board, if formed. Council discussed the …
Temagami addressing water infiltration issues
By Jamie Mountain TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami is moving forward in its attempt to address water infiltration issues in the Temagami North lagoon. Temagami council approved a motion …
Cobalt supports efforts on opioid epidemic
COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt council has given its support to the Kirkland Lake Opioid Poisoning Prevention Task Force. A request for support came to council at its May 18 meeting. …
Township looking forward to new location
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP – Evanturel Township council has officially passed a resolution marking its decision to move its operations and council chambers to a site on Bryan’s …
Cobalt has concerns about social housing
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt town representatives want to open discussions with DTSSAB to have one of their administered buildings in town designated as a seniors-only building. At …
Temagami terminates microFIT contract
By Jamie Mountain TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami is terminating its contract with microFIT due to the solar panel array installation causing significant damage to the fire hall roof. …