Charlton-Dack still searching for bylaw officer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK – The Municipality of Charlton and Dack would like to have a bylaw officer, but needs to find partners in order to create a full-time …
Temagami to apply for long-term loan for water and sewer projects
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council agreed to start the process to apply for a long-term loan through Infrastructure Ontario in support of its water …
Temagami looking into possibility of vehicle charging stations
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council says they will have to do more research when it comes to potentially bringing electric vehicle charging stations to …
Poirier resigns as NOP representative
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Citing family and work commitments, Shawn Poirier, Northern Ontario Party (NOP) candidate for the Timiskaming-Cochrane riding, has resigned effective Sunday, August 16. In an …
Vanthof concerned bills will impact process
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TORONTO – Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof is expressing strong concerns about two bills recently passed by the Ontario Conservative party. Vanthof, deputy leader of the New …
Evanturel working on projects through pandemic
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP – The Evanturel Township budget was passed recently with a two per cent levy increase. The municipal levy this year is $609,350. Additional financial …

Ramsay remembered as “a champion” for the North
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Long-time Temiskaming MPP and former cabinet minister David Ramsay is being remembered for a quarter-century of work in the riding and in Ontario. Ontario Liberal leader …
Latchford to continue with teleconferenced meetings
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Latchford council will continue to hold their monthly regular meetings via teleconference for the foreseeable future. Council had been mulling potentially …
City honours retiring public works director Doug Walsh
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores director of public works Doug Walsh is retiring August 31. Walsh was recognized for his service by Mayor Carman Kidd and …
Retiring fire chief Tim Uttley commended
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The City of Temiskaming Shores officially thanked retiring fire chief Tim Uttley at its regular council meeting Tuesday, July 14. Uttley has served …