Highlights

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.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) arrested two suspects and seized cocaine and oxycodone, following the search of a Fort Hope First Nation home Wednesday. 

Even with major capital projects on the horizon, Marathon is ready to invest in the future of aging in the community.

Coun. Vicky Budge, with support from L'Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario (AFNOO), brought forward at least one potential solution to the ongoing flag controversy at Greenstone's most recent council meeting.

Nipigon Council declares council position vacant after Councillor Gordon Mackenzie submits his resignation.

Greenstone's municipal council passed a policy in September 2023, tasking municipal staff with the development of a specialized transit program. Now, with the policy officially enacted the specialized transit program is up and running.