Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – With the next municipal election just a year away, some final changes to the nomination process for candidates have yet to be announced.But an Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs representative says the province has heeded concerns that a 25-signature requirement endorsing a nomination could pose “an

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Trevor Holliday has been officially named the leader of the fledgling Northern Ontario Party.The party held its first annual general meeting August 12-13 in Kettle Lakes Provincial Park in Timmins.It drew 22 people, including members’ families, said Patricia Poirier, secretary and interim chief financial officer of

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A developer is proposing to build a four-unit townhouse in New Liskeard.The property, located at the corner of Farah Avenue and Edith Street, has been vacant since 2014, when a single-family detached house on the site was demolished.The property is currently zoned for medium density

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council plans to look at its water rate formula being used to determine water charges to Coleman Township.The formula "has to benefit the Town of Cobalt," said Councillor Perry Wuest at Cobalt's regular meeting Tuesday, June 6.He raised the issue at the council table, following

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Changes in the Cobalt 2017 tax bills and 2017 user fees will mean, on average, residents will see a four per cent increase in their total municipal costs in 2017.This was the summary of chief administrative officer Michelle Larose at Cobalt's regular meeting of council Tuesday,

NORTH BAY (Staff) -- The Northern Ontario Party (NOP) has released its party platform in advance of the 2018 provincial election.At the top of its list is a goal to "begin the process of creating Northern Ontario as a province with the same rights and privileges as all

LATCHFORD (Staff) -- Latchford town council is asking for the reinstatement of the one-third-tax-free allowance which has been previously allowed to municipal politicians.In a resolution passed by Latchford council last month, council stated that through the 2017

LATCHFORD (Staff) -- The final touches are being put on the area around the Latchford control dam as landscaping and paving take place.The dam, owned by Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC), was reconstructed over 2015-16 and work was completed on the project at the end of 2016. Rehabilitation of the

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BELLE VALLEE - Belle Vallee resident Cathy Beach has taken over the position of clerk-treasurer of Brethour Township.Beach replaces Pam Bennewies who has held the position for the past 12 years.Beach has been training since the first week of March and Bennewies will continue to train her until