Highlights

The project contractors employ 954 First Nation members.

Katherine Poulin spoke with Dougall Media about her work, what keeps her inspired, and what's next ahead of an upcoming appearance at the Red Rock Public Library.

Following his resignation from Nipigon's town council effective March 31, Mackenzie expressed his regrets and his disappointment.

Both regional health units offer similar programming, but geography and cost efficiency were major determining factors in the agencies' decision not to voluntarily merge at this time.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service arrested and charged one individual with drug trafficking.

In March, Hornepayne's Mayor Cheryl Fort - joining municipal leaders across the province - implored the provincial government to recognize intimate partner violence as an epidemic in Ontario. After the province recently passed a bill to officially declare the epidemic, Fort has shared a response with Dougall Media and described the situation from her point-of-view living in Hornepayne.

Dougall Media spoke with chair of the Hornepayne Housing Corporation, Cheryl Fort, about the upcoming symposium and how it will benefit those looking to build or buy in the community.

With temperatures on the rise and sunny days ahead, Parks Canada and the Township of Schreiber have announced the opening of Ibester Drive, which provides road access to the beach and the Casque Isle Trail.

With membership growing, the Schreiber Senior Centre continues to offer a diverse range of programs - including their Active Living Fair in March and ongoing painting workshops with local artist, Tracy Barry. Program coordinator, Cathy Carlino, spoke to Dougall Media about the Senior Centre's upcoming workshop with Barry and shared her excitement.

After a surge of warmer weather in January, the Manitouwadge Community Centre is facing structural issues that require immediate repair. On April 10, CAO Florence Maclean presented council with a way forward - not just for the community centre but the public library as well.