Highlights

Some members of Marten Falls are criticizing leadership over an alleged lack of involvement in the community and a deficit in employment opportunities.

This weekend, Aroland First Nation will be holding a community-based animal wellness clinic as part of the community's efforts to manage its dog population.

Marathon’s council decided to allow staff to prepare a by-law that will give the municipality more control over construction projects.

Council and administration viewed several applications before zeroing in on two prime candidates. Dougall Media attended the swearing-in ceremony and caught up with the new councillors - and Mayor Suzanne Kukko - afterwards to discuss their plans.

Greenstone looks at removing municipal signage from Crown Land that tells hunts not to discharge firearms.

The remains are believed to date back to before the 17th century, according to the Ontario Coroner's Office.

The gold mine - which has been deemed one of Canada's largest - has officially ramped-up production, eliciting excitement and support from people across the region. The mine's general manager, Eric Lamontagne, recently shared his thoughts with Dougall Media.

The next step is a vote by Northern and Copperfin Credit Union members starting June 3.

Relationships officially soured back in February, when a group of Northwestern Ontario pride organizations consisting of Borderland Pride, Rainbow Alliance Dryden and the Rainbow Collective of Thunder Bay announced they would be putting a pause on their relationship with Kenora Pride, until further notice.   

The overall cost is expected to be funded by all three levels of government, with the plan's ultimate goal a ‘functional end’ to homelessness in Greater Sudbury by 2030.