Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt is moving to a revenue neutral tax ratio system this year.The new system will more evenly distribute the tax burden between residential properties, multi-residential properties, and commercial properties, chief administrative officer Candice Bedard explained.The town had a $7,500 increase in
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To be a municipal council member
The next municipal election is fast approaching.A few people have put their names forward to sit around the council tables over the next four years. But there is still room for many more people to come forward to complete the circle.Municipal representatives have the opportunity to focus
Temagami taking its medicine…with thanks
TEMAGAMI (Staff/Special) – Temagami’s lone doctor has received a municipal thank-you.Temagami council recently presented a plaque of appreciation to Stephen Goddard and the family health team at the community’s clinic.“You and your team make such a positive difference in the lives of patients in this area. We
Rural election races off to mixed start
HARLEY (Staff) – As summer progresses, a few rural candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the fall municipal election.In Harley Township, incumbent Marc Gosselin and newcomer Paul Labonte will run for councillor seats.In Kerns Township, incumbent Terry Phillips will seek re-election as reeve.In
Mad Men?
Councillor Appreciation Week?Dear Editor:Oh this tiresome business of regulating TownsThose plastic shelters bring out the neighbours frownsTake the darn things downIs Council’s commandTheir theme song should be, “Bring In The Clowns”Seems any neighbours complaint is all it takesFor them to
Cobalt office changes
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Changes are being planned for the administrative staff at the Cobalt town office.Staff person Cassandra Miron will become junior clerk at the town office, while Dale Taylor will be deputy treasurer.The town plans to hire a part-time person to work during
“Good township representative”
Derek Mundle new reeve for Evanturel TownshipDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP — Evanturel Township council has chosen Derek Mundle as reeve for the remainder of the term of municipal council.Reeve Mundle takes over the seat from long-time reeve Jack Briggs who died April 15, 2014, after
City defers tax-free status debate to May 20
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is slated to discuss a potential change to Northdale Manor’s tax-free status later this month.The issue was raised May 5 when Temiskaming Shores discussed a proposal from Councillor Danny Whalen to phase in property tax payments over a four-year period.
Seeing the light
Dear Editor:This is an open letter to Temiskaming Shores City Council.Dear Mayor & Council Members: I thought it should be brought to your attention that there is a major issue with your beautiful new city signs, which have been installed throughout the area,
City considering land sales
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – An apartment building and nursing home in Haileybury are hoping to acquire city property to grow.The proposed sale of municipal property was outlined to Temiskaming Shores council April15.Jarlette Health Services, which owns Temiskaming Lodge, is considering major upgrades or expansion in the next