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One forest fire reported Thursday
Just one forest fire has been reported in the region. It was a 0.1 hectare blaze the popped up near Highway 665 about nine kilometers north of Dryden ...
May 03, 2024
OPP lay assault charges
A 27 year old from Pikangikum has been charged following an assault in Dryden. The incident took place this past Saturday around 10:30 am at a residen...
May 03, 2024
PC's win two by-elections in southern Ontario
There won't be any change in the party standings at Queen's Park. The Progressive Conservatives won both by-elections held last night in convincing fa...
May 03, 2024
Two health providers in the region win awards
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada has singled out the work of a couple of health care providers in this region. Janine Moloney has received a ...
May 03, 2024
May 5 is Red Dress Day
Cutouts of red dresses are being hung across the country for Red Dress Day on Sunday. Patty Musgrave-Quinn says it honours missing and murdered Indige...
May 03, 2024
Forest access roads to get an extra $6 million
There is more money for the construction and maintenance of forest access roads. The provincial government is providing an extra six million dollars, ...
May 02, 2024
Province looking to create new power rate for EV chargers
The Ontario Energy Board has been tasked to identify options that lower electricity rates charged to public electric vehicle chargers. Energy Minister...
May 02, 2024
CUPE questions school board funding
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the funding announced for school boards last week falls far short of what is required. The provincial gove...
May 02, 2024
Machin ready to pass budget this month
The Township of Machin is planning to pass it's municipal budget later this month. As it stands now, the town is looking at a 4.6 percent increase. St...
May 02, 2024
IESO launches Indigenous Support Program
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator is making $15 million available to Indigenous communities. The money is available for three programs...
May 02, 2024