"Ridiculous" to Switch Parties Again, Says Bélanger

Local MP shuts down social media speculation of returning to his Liberal roots.

Jan 1 • Rejean Venne

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July 2025

June 2025

Municipality Selling Private Island at Deep Discount — Bidding Starts at $38K

At 2.2 acres, Crow Island on Lake Nipissing Hits the Market in Tax Sale.

Jun 12, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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Council to Reconsider Canadian Flag Removal Decision

Reversal vote requires two-thirds majority after public reaction to Pride flag decision.

Jun 3, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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Pride Flags to Be Raised in Place of Canadian Flags in West Nipissing

Council approves temporary replacement of five Canadian flags for the month of June.

Jun 1, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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April 2025

Proposed 26-Unit Apartment Building Facing Backlash, Legal Challenge

Local Residents Challenge Rezoning Decision Amid Concerns Over Process and Neighbourhood Impact.

Apr 21, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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Garbage Collection May Expand to River Valley & Kipling Starting July 1st

550 Homes Could be Added to Weekly Collection Route.

Apr 13, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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Strong Mayor Powers Coming to West Nipissing

As West Nipissing prepares to hire a new CAO in 2025, Mayor Thorne-Rochon set to gain expanded authority under Ontario’s municipal leadership plan.

Apr 10, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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Five-Way Race in Nickel Belt

Party lines blur as federal candidates swap allegiances in newly redrawn riding.

Apr 8, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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OPINION: Facts Matter

Debating Council Salaries Should Start With the Truth

Apr 6, 2025

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Council Salaries Going Up 27%

A close 5 to 4 vote results in an immediate raise.

Apr 3, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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March 2025

Integrity Commissioner Clears Councillors Pharand and Pellerin in Separate Investigations

Social media comments over Leclair road work add to ongoing IC costs.

Mar 31, 2025 • Rejean Venne

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