Archive - The West Nip Voice

Proposed 26-Unit Apartment Building Facing Backlash, Legal Challenge

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

Apr 21 •

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

550 Homes Could be Added to Weekly Collection Route.

Apr 13 •

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 •

Five-Way Race in Nickel Belt

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

Apr 8 •

OPINION: Facts Matter

Debating Council Salaries Should Start With the Truth

Apr 6

Council Salaries Going Up 27%

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

Apr 3 •

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 •

West Nipissing Faces Renewed Call to Test for "Forever Chemicals" in Water Supply

Council to Debate if $1,000 PFAS Test Is Warranted

Mar 16 •

OPINION: The Hypocrisy of Tariffs vs. COVID Mandates

How Politicians Shift Their Principles Based on Popularity, Not Integrity

Mar 10

Council Grapples with Pay Raise Proposal

Council Debates Duty, Dollars, and Timing Amid Proposed Salary Increase.

Mar 6 •

February 2025

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