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CION launches film mentorships for Indigenous talent

CION launches film mentorships for Indigenous talent

Eight emerging filmmakers will have the opportunity to network and learn from industry professionals
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How bad is theft at West Nipissing landfills? Thieves stole the port-a-potty

How bad is theft at West Nipissing landfills? Thieves stole the port-a-potty

This past June, West Nipissing council heard about an alarming increase in theft, vandalism, and trespassing within the municipal landfills. Even a port-a-potty was stolen from one site. 'These costs are adding up for the municipality'
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Dogs can contract Lyme disease, here’s what you should know

Dogs can contract Lyme disease, here’s what you should know

It’s been a ‘worrisome year for tick-borne illnesses,’ noted Dr. Neil Lawrence
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Former Mattawa CAO sues town for $1.2 million

Former Mattawa CAO sues town for $1.2 million

Mayor Bélanger’s conduct, the court file noted, ‘was high-handed, callous, outrageous, and worthy of sanction in the form of punitive damages.’
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Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former Sturgeon Falls mill site

Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former Sturgeon Falls mill site

'That land really has the power to shape what our community looks like in the years to come, and we really want to do it in a strategic way,'
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Organization seeking northern job opportunities for Ukrainian newcomers

Organization seeking northern job opportunities for Ukrainian newcomers

Waterloo organization visit Northern towns to better help Ukrainian’s seeking permanent residence
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Town wants province to foot bill for rural municipality policing

Town wants province to foot bill for rural municipality policing

Mattawa’s motion asks the province to foot the bill for small town OPP services
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Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Propane tank exploded this past Saturday at a campground, injuring one, who was sent to hospital with ‘serious, but non-life-threatening injuries’ OPP said
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TikTok honours North Bay's Vanessa Brousseau as a visionary voice

TikTok honours North Bay's Vanessa Brousseau as a visionary voice

Local Indigenous artist and advocate acknowledged by social media platform. 'I never had the voice or the platform to reach outside of my community. Now I’m not just reaching people in Canada, but also the US, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland,' and wherever TikTok reaches
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Northern Ontario mayor wants a better plan for forest fires

Northern Ontario mayor wants a better plan for forest fires

‘We need to get some Canadian-built water bombers flying over this country,’ Mayor Gould urged
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