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Nairn councillor resigns following failure to have reconsideration of IC findings
By Rosalind Russell – A Nairn & Hyman Township councillor has resigned after failing to have a motion for reconsideration of the findings by the Integrity Commissioner to be delayed until May. The motion was brought by Guy Despatie who … Continue reading
Espanola’s Public Works Shop Project could be a major project in 2026-2027
By Rosalind Russell – Depending on financing and the outcome of studies, the shop that now houses vehicles and equipment at Espanola’s Public Works site could be one of the largest capital projects for the municipality in 2026. Town CAO … Continue reading
Start2Finish expands LIT Project to school and daycare in Sagamok Anishnawbek FN
By Rosalind Russell – A new vending machine offering free, culturally relevant books to students at Sagamok Anishinabek First Nation’s elementary school and daycare has been introduced to students. Officials say Start2Finish Canada is a national charity founded on the belief … Continue reading
Rainbow DSB – Update
Rainbow District School Board is pleased to share that Internet service has been restored for students. Students are now able to connect to WiFi on both board-owned devices and classroom approved personal devices. Rainbow District School Board continues to work closely … Continue reading
Sables-Spanish Rivers Township wants more input before making decision on new tax
By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township wants more information before making any decision on moving forward with the municipal accommodation tax. Louisa Nadeau, Manager of Economic Development & Regional Transit, made a presentation on behalf of the LaCloche Foothills … Continue reading
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service secures historic 10-Year funding agreement to transform community policing
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has signed a historic funding agreement with the feds and the province. Police Chief Ron Gignac says the one hundred- and twelve-million-dollar investment over 10 years enables them to engage in … Continue reading
Provincial leaders debate today on YouTube
By Rosalind Russell – We’re less than two weeks away from election day in Ontario – and all eyes are focused on North Bay. The four main party leaders are gathering at one this afternoon for the first of … Continue reading
Police continue to search for missing teenager with ties to Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Twelve years later, the search for a missing teenager with strong ties to Espanola continues with a $50,000 reward now being offered for information. On September 16th, 2013, Meagan Pilon, who was well known in Espanola … Continue reading
Rainbow DSB – Update on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Noon
Rainbow District School Board is pleased to share that staff are now able to access the Internet at all schools and the Centre for Education. Core functions have been restored at a staff level. Online attendance taking has resumed. Parents/guardians … Continue reading
Nairn open house to update tailings
By Rosalind Russell – An open house hosted by Nairn & Hyman Township will be held in Nairn Centre next week to provide an update on the proposed disposal of tailings in the Agnew Lake region. The township learned late … Continue reading
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