A Northern plan for safer highways
By Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof Road safety has many factors, but there are issues that add disproportionately to dangerous conditions. When I was first elected, it was mainly winter maintenance. …
Angus sees opportunity for NDP after PM resigns
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus, Justin Trudeau had little choice but to announce he will be stepping down as prime minister and …
Iroquois Falls mayor is PC candidate for provincial election
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IROQUOIS FALLS – The mayor of Iroquois Falls has entered the race to serve as the MPP of Timiskaming-Cochrane. Tory Delaurier, 49, …
Latchford endorses power dam proposal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The Communities of the Montreal River delegation made a presentation to Latchford council at its regularly scheduled council meeting on December 10 …
Temagami waiting for First Nations comments
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami extended a deadline to December 20 to hear if the Temagami First Nation (TFN) or the …

Green Party candidate says change is needed in status quo
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Kris Rivard, recently elected to represent the Green Party of Ontario for the second time for a provincial election in Timiskaming-Cochrane, says …
No changes in residential recycling expected
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – On January 1, responsibility for blue box residential recycling in Temiskaming Shores shifts to producers. Residents are not expected to see …
Latchford council accepts resignation of town clerk
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — At Latchford’s regularly scheduled council meeting on November 26, mayor and council passed a resolution accepting the resignation of clerk-treasurer Jaime Allen. …

Chief reflects on years of work to rebuild
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Chief Michael Paul has been serving on either the Teme-Augama Anishnabai council or the Temagami First Nation council for the past nine …
City leaves retail holiday openings as-is
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When it comes to holiday openings, it remains status quo for retail businesses in the city. Temiskaming Shores council has turned …