David Briggs

Eleven Indigenous adults from Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations communities are starting a 15-month environmental internship focused on water and resource management, delivered in partnership with Water First

A new municipal program aimed at celebrating volunteerism launched its first awards night in West Nipissing on June 25, with honours presented to local groups and residents across four categories

Two community groups and 10 individual volunteers were recognized for exemplary volunteerism in West Nipissing.

Overnight parking will remain prohibited across Callander this winter, but two municipal lots will be exempt as the town reinstates overnight parking for ice fishing and installs new signs

Auditor General report sparks renewed calls for trucking oversight, to address training gaps

Vic Fedeli says the Ontario government is strengthening trucking oversight and driver training in response to a letter from four northern Ontario NDP MPPs warning the region’s highways have become unsafe

Fedeli says the Ontario government is strengthening trucking oversight and driver training in response to NDP criticism of highway safety

‘I'm really thankful for the opportunity, and I look forward to what's ahead,' Pandolfo said. ‘This is a beautiful town and I'm looking forward to working here.'

The municipality’s new pumper truck purchase will come in under the $815,000 set aside in the budget, leaving remaining funds in reserve for future fire fleet replacements

The Town of Mattawa unveiled an honorary street name, the 'Chick Webster Way,' on July 15 to recognize the late John ‘Chick' Webster, a former NHL player and local sports figure