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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

Investment will fund modern classrooms and cutting-edge equipment needed to build a strong, highly skilled workforce The Ontario government is preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow by investing $242 million to upgrade learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities across the province. As part of the government’s

By Richard Coffin A new general contractor is needed for the new Parry Sound JK-12 school and childcare facility. This after Education Minister Paul Callandra terminated the contract of the now-former general contractor. In a letter to parents, the Near North District School Board says the decision was made after

Local students will benefit from new, modern classrooms that prepare them for the future Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing $9.4 million through the Capital Priorities Program to support an addition to St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School located at 1475 Main Street North

Province investing $350,000 to help build a lasting space of remembrance in Richmond Hill The Ontario government is providing $350,000 to the City of Richmond Hill to support the construction of the Flight PS752 Memorial, honouring the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which was shot down

Province launches first IESO-led competitive transmission selection process to maximize benefits The Ontario government is starting 2026 with a focus on driving growth and creating jobs by approving the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recommendation to build a new underwater electricity transmission line from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating

By Richard Coffin A stop by an OPP snowmobile patrol has resulted in a 26-year-old West Nipissing resident being charged with possession of property obtained by crime.    STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Just before 2 pm on

New funding will support nearly 3,000 new staff in long-term care and allow students to work in their local communities The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect the province’s long-term care system by investing more than $26 million in programs that will train nearly 3,

First-in-Canada labour mobility and mutual recognition regulations will break down interprovincial barriers for workers and strengthen Ontario’s economy As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and strengthen its economic resilience, on January 1, the province is bringing into force historic labour mobility and free-trade regulations that

By Ontario SPCA and Humane Society  The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is celebrating a heartwarming milestone this holiday season after successfully meeting its Home for the Holidays adoption campaign goal, helping more than 500 animals find loving homes across the province. The adoption campaign, which took place Dec. 1-24,