Archive - The West Nip Voice

A Farewell to The West Nip Voice

You may have noticed my absence from this website over the past few months.

Jul 31 •

June 2025

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 •

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 •

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