Community

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Community Richard Coffin - October 9, 2026

Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

Community Richard Coffin - September 29, 2026

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death.

Urgent drug alert issued by Nipissing First Nation

Community Richard Coffin - September 24, 2026

Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours.

Watermain work to impact water capacity in West Nipissing

Community Richard Coffin - September 22, 2026

West Nipissing says it’s replacing an important watermain component, starting this week, and water system capacity will be reduced during the work.

Ottawa getting support from FONOM in U.S. trade war

Community Richard Coffin - August 25, 2026

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty.

West Nipissing says John Street reconstruction is impacting water service Monday and Tuesday

Community Richard Coffin - August 24, 2026

Water service is being temporarily shut off as part of the ongoing John Street Rehabilitation project in Sturgeon Falls.

Valid ID required to board ONR buses and trains

Community Richard Coffin - July 14, 2026

ONTC says all passengers will now be required to present a valid ID displaying a name that matches their ticket in order to board all Ontario Northland buses and trains.