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By Richard Coffin We are expecting to learn more about plans for a new station at the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company. A presentation is coming to council Tuesday night from officials with the waterfront attractions. A council motion is also on the table, to offer a letter in support

By Richard Coffin The city’s budget process is underway. The fiscal plan for 2026 is $178 million, with $119 million from the tax levy. Council heard from staff Monday night that the levy increase over last year now stands at 4.34%, or $4.9 million. STAY INFORMED – Click

Peacefully passed away at the Temiskaming Hospital on January 8, 2026, at the age of 84 years. Pauline was the beloved wife of the late Orval Ross, and the loving father to Debbie Morrow, Rick Ross, and Dale Ross. She was the cherished grandmother to 3 grandchildren, Paula (Justin), Kirsten,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the West Nipissing General Hospital on Thursday January 8, 2026, at the age of 60 years. Normand was the loving brother to Danielle Prieur (Joseph O’Malley), and Jamai Veaudry. He is predeceased by his parents Leonard Prieur and

1945-2026 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of  Betty Anne Hutchinson (née Barry) in her 81st year  Betty faced her final year with quiet dignity, strength, and calm as she grew more tired by the day. She left us ever so quietly in the early evening

There are only a few days left to submit your feedback on three conceptual design options for the Downtown Waterfront redevelopment. Share your thoughts through an online survey open until Jan. 14, 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XHBMRK9 Those who complete the full survey can enter a draw to

Overnight snow removal operations in core areas of the city will take place daily over the next week, starting tonight at 10 p.m. and continuing until 8 a.m. City Crews will begin on Olive Street, from High Street to Cassells Street, and will then move on to Lakeshore

The Powassan Voodoos made a pair of moves before the Canadian Junior Hockey League Trade Deadline, which was at 6 p.m. on January 10.    Their biggest move was re-acquiring forward Jax Pereira from the North Bay Battalion, the Voodoos' OHL affiliate team.   The 16-year-old Uxbridge product had 3

A Marcus Krats marker off an early rush, moments into overtime, lifted the Powassan Voodoos to a 3-2 win over the Espanola Paper Kings Friday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at the Powassan Sportsplex. The Voodoos took flight midway through the first period when Justin Rousseau worked his

Bernard Baril, aged 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa. He was a devoted husband to Mary Barbara Baril (Sargent) pre-deceased, for 73 years and a loving father to 5 children: Ann Mary Hill (Ronald), Michael Baril, Jeffrey Baril (Laurie), John