Brethour awaiting provincial guidance on finances
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP – Brethour Township council hosted a meeting Tuesday evening, March 11, to explain to its ratepayers the financial dilemma it …
City awarded $2.18 million for road work
Diane Johnston Speaker reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The province has offered more than $2.18 million to upgrade roads in the vicinity of a New Liskeard subdivision that is poised to …

Returning Vanthof says Northern road safety a priority
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After winning a fifth consecutive election to Queen’s Park, New Democrat John Vanthof said he’ll be working on the issues raised …

Coldest Night walk raises $38,000 for Zack’s Crib
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It may not have been literally the coldest night of the year, but it was definitely cold as over 150 people making up …
Matabitchuan station redevelopment powering up
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After more than a century in operation, the Matabitchuan Generating Station is getting a facelift that will enable it to produce …
Fall start the hope for subdivision infrastructure work
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is eager to get shovels in the ground to make way for what’s ultimately envisioned as 200 new housing units in …
Armstrong receives notice its last bank is closing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – At its regular council meeting February 5, Armstrong Township council members will be discussing the notice from Desjardins Ontario Credit Union that …
Province offers $7.4 million for water/sewer extension in New Liskeard
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The province has announced $7.4 million for Temiskaming Shores to extend infrastructure services in New Liskeard and enable the expansion of …
Northern MPPs pushing for safer highways
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Northern MPPs are seeking input from anyone with an interest in making Highway 11 and Highway 17 safer to drive. …
Brethour Township in danger of failing
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP – Brethour Township is looking for solutions to what looks like an impossible situation. The township has had a financial audit completed …