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By Brad Aubin A State of Emergency has been declared in Mattawa. It was declared by Mayor Raymond Bélanger at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. In an update from the town, Bélanger shared they were advised by authorities that the major damage flood level had been exceeded

By Richard Coffin The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is updating flood warnings around the region.    They continue, and have been extended, for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and along the Upper Ottawa River, between Lake Timiskaming and the east boundary of Papineau-Cameron Township, including the Town of Mattawa.    A new

Province investing $100 million to expand access to publicly funded fertility services and connect thousands more families to life-changing support The Ontario government is taking the next steps in its plan to expand access to fertility care as part of its historic $250 million investment to help more families access

Provincial funding will protect local jobs and support economic growth through the launch of Sault Ste. Marie’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy  The Ontario government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries in Sault Ste. Marie with an investment of $500,000 through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP). The funding will

By Richard Coffin Just over $1 million is going to ten municipalities in Nipissing to support local infrastructure. Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, announced the money comes from the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund. “As part of its plan to protect Ontario, NORDS funding is one more way the

Province taking next step to meet increasing demand, improve competition in the air travel sector and support the creation of thousands of good-paying jobs the Ontario government introduced the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 that would, if passed, allow the province to take over the City of Toronto’s

Annual funding will help 144 northern municipalities repair roads, bridges and build long-term resilience The Ontario government is investing $15 million in ongoing annual funding through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities continue to improve local infrastructure and support responsible economic growth in the

By Brad Aubin The wheels on the bus will be going round and round on Monday (Apr. 27). Details are few, however The Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says Alouette Bus Lines and the United Steel Workers Union representing its drivers have reached an agreement. Executive Director Chuck Seguin

By Richard Coffin The state of emergency was lifted Thursday in Chisholm Township. Officials say all roads have been re-opened, but ask residents to continue to use care as many areas will continue to be soft due to water content. The emergency measure was put in place April 16 because

By Richard Coffin Nearly $678,000 in provincial funding is going to the Anishinabek Educational Institute for 2026-27. Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, says the money comes from a new funding model and will protect students’ access to the education they need to launch successful careers. “The Ontario government is ensuring