Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A national broadband strategy is needed, says the president of the association representing some 110 municipalities across Northeastern Ontario. “Everybody’s doing good work …

By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Vehicles speeding along King Street has been an issue brought to Latchford council’s attention. At their last regular meeting August 20, …

By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The fate of Latchford’s natural gas application now lies in the hands of the province. Mayor George Lefebvre reported to council …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …