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By Richard Coffin Don’t be alarmed if you see an increased police presence at the Sturgeon River House Museum on Thursday. Officials say that’s because the North-East Region OPP Emergency Response Team is taking part in police training exercises at the Fort Road location in West Nipissing. STAY

By Richard Coffin Almaguin Highlands OPP have charged the driver of a commercial motor vehicle after a collision resulted in the lengthy closure of Highway 11 on Monday. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Police say emergency crews

By Richard Coffin Bonfield is receiving just over $32,000 to address barriers to growth, protect local jobs, and better position the community to attract and retain investment. MPP Vic Fedeli announced the money through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

Federal and provincial investment will help local food producers expand global sales of Ontario grown products The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around

All southbound lanes on Highway 11 between McFadden Line in Powassan and Goreville Road in South River are closed following a collision involving two transport trucks. Almaguin OPP officers are on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and drive with caution due to current road conditions.

Funding will support jobs, unlock new housing opportunities and economic growth in 127 communities across the province The Ontario government is investing an additional $700 million to help 127 municipalities and First Nations communities upgrade and expand aging water infrastructure across the province. The funding comes from the province’s

By Richard Coffin Residents in West Nipissing are being asked to help protect and respect community spaces. In a release, officials say the outdoor rink building in Cache Bay has been repeatedly vandalized, and if it continues, they say the building may need to be closed to the public. STAY

CMHA - Rising homelessness and unmet mental health needs straining Northern Ontario’s health system The report, Protecting Northern Ontario for 1.3 cents on the dollar, examines how the integration of housing and health infrastructure supports the region’s $34.6 billion economy. Public health data revealed in the

Funding advances the province’s plan to connect everyone to primary care by 2029 including NOSM North Bay The Ontario government is investing up to $8 million to support planning for 16 new and expanded primary care teaching clinics across the province to connect 300,000 more people to primary

By Richard Coffin Callander council has officially declared two of its five seats vacant, including the mayor’s chair. This after the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit last month. Specifics on the resignations haven’t been detailed, but Interim Mayor Jordy Carr told council on Tuesday