Council approves housing board member change
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has accepted the resignation of Debby Renaud from the Temagami Non-Profit Housing Corporation board and endorsed the appointment of …
Truck purchase sparks shop-local discussion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new truck drove an old debate at the Temiskaming Shores council table. On March 2, councillors approved the purchase of a new …
Temagami starts 2021 budget discussions
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council and staff have begun discussions on the municipality’s 2021 budget. A one per cent increase in the tax levy …
Conflict of interest inquiry costs at $12,670 so far
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A conflict of interest inquiry into the city’s mayor is out of the municipality’s hands as it makes its way to a Superior …
Hilliard exploring economic development partnership
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP – Hilliard is gauging interest in establishing an economic development partnership. Township council sent out a letter on January 15 to …
Mayor found in contravention of conflict of interest act
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city’s Integrity Commissioner has found that the mayor contravened conflict of interest legislation in connection with a request from the Temiskaming Shores …
Cobalt meetings will be live streamed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt is making preparations for a system by which Cobalt council meetings will be regularly live streamed to ensure that the public can watch …
Englehart signs bylaw officer
ENGLEHART (Staff) – The Town of Englehart has contracted Pete Gilboe as its municipal bylaw enforcement officer. The council approved the contract at its regular meeting Wednesday, February 24. Gilboe …
Englehart council has vacant position
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Lorie Allin has stepped down from Englehart council, submitting her letter of resignation effective February 22. It was received at the February 24 council …
Speeding and noisy snowmobilers subject of bylaw
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council is concerned about some motorized snow vehicles being driven through the town at high rates of speed. In an attempt to reduce …