Latchford applying for broadband funding
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Town of Latchford has thrown its hat into the ring to secure improved broadband internet for its residents. Mayor George …
Earlton arena to upgrade fire alarm system
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – The Earlton Recreation Centre will be getting a full upgrade on its fire alarm system. Armstrong Township council passed the motion …
Province asked to help with rising municipal insurance
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council has given its support to the Municipality of Charlton and Dack which is standing up against rising municipal insurance rates. The matter …
City prepping for two-year roads program
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city has drafted a $5 million plan for road improvements in 2020 and 2021. Last week, it released a request for proposals to contractors interested …
New chapter at Armstrong library
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Armstrong Township will be looking to book a new CEO/head librarian. Samara Cull, who had been serving in the position for …
Hodgson back in Cobalt town office
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – John Hodgson has agreed to a three-year term to serve as Cobalt’s clerk-treasurer. He has been serving as an interim clerk-treasurer since the fall. …

Angus voted Best Mentor among parliamentarians
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is this year’s recipient of Maclean’s magazine’s Best Mentor award. This was the 12th annual Parliamentarians of the …
Kerns Township experienced a good year
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP – Kerns Township had a good year. While agriculture has seen a resurgence with three farms purchased by young men, and with a fairly …
Evanturel has continued business as usual
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP – The Township of Evanturel has been working through the pandemic. “Our day-to-day operations continued as usual for the most part and both levels …
Englehart has plans for continuing progress
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – In spite of a challenging year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Englehart has continued to progress. Much was accomplished in 2020 …