West Nipissing Ouest – Sturgeon Falls, Verner, St Charles, Field and Area News

On January 27th 2019 near 3:04 am police responded to a complaint of a break and enter in progress situated at the North end of King Street. Police were alerted by neighbours who had been awakened to sounds described as breaking or smashing. Officer’s arrived on scene and detected that …

This coming Feb. 5th the Municipality of West Nipissing council meeting will discuss amongst other things, the proposed new cannabis by-law with fines, new speed limits on Golf Course and Goulard Roads. You can see the agenda here!

On January 27 police responded to a complaint of a break and enter at a Malette Road residence in Sturgeon Falls. The victim advised police that he attended the residence to find that a window was removed and the house had been ransacked. It appears that the suspect(s) entered via …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appoints Marc Serré as Parliamentary Secretary to the Rural Economic Development Minister   NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY – Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, is honored to have been entrusted and appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Parliamentary Secretary to the Rural Economic Development Minister the …

Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof says the Province’s decision to consider removing caps on class sizes in kindergarten and in grades 1 to 3 is “short sighted.” Education Minister Lisa Thompson has announced she is launching consultations with education partners on class sizes and teacher-hiring practices. Currently, the kindergarten class size …

The January 25th deadline is fast approaching, and the influx of applications is lower than previous years NICKEL BELT/GREATER SUDBURY – Canada’s prosperity increasingly depends on young Canadians getting the education and experience they’ll need to start their careers. That’s why this year’s Canada Summer Jobs program has improved and is …

On January 18 2019, police responded to a complaint of a Break-Enter and theft at a Lafreniere Road property near Lavigne. Upon speaking with the victim of the theft police learned that unknown culprits attended the property, forced open a number of out buildings and stole a number of items. …

Municipalities to Receive Second Payment after Opt-Out Deadline Ontario’s Government for the People is assisting municipalities with the cost of legalizing cannabis and combatting the illegal market by providing a second payment of $15 million by the end of February to help safeguard communities. “The deadline for municipalities to opt …

On January 14 the West Nipissing Police Service responded to a complaint of assault. Upon speaking with the victim police learned that her boyfriend became upset when a friend attended the residence with treats, and when there were none for him he became upset and an argument ensued. The man …

UPDATE Ice Conditions Upper Sturgeon River The West Nipissing Police Service continues to caution residents about ice conditions on the upper Sturgeon River after reporting that the West Nipissing Power Generation experience mechanical difficulties on January 17. Yesterday the Power Generation experienced problems controlling the water flow at the Sturgeon …

NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY – Following the Cabinet shuffle announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier today, Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt issued the following statement: “As Chair of the National Rural Caucus I would like to commend the Right Honorable Justin Trudeau and the Government of Canada …

MP Serré recognizes 21 community members in Nickel Belt for their volunteerism NICKEL BELT-GREATER SUDBURY – Today, Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, was privileged to award 21 local residents with a Community Volunteer Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to our communities through volunteerism. These 21 …

Ontario Takes a Phased Approach to Cannabis Retail Licensing Due to National Supply Shortages Today, the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Attorney General and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Finance, released the following statement on changes being made to the licensing process for recreational retail cannabis stores in Ontario: “It is …

On December 4, 2018, the Council Members of the Municipality of West Nipissing were inaugurated to serve the community during the 2018-2022 term. The inaugural meeting, held at the West Nipissing Council Chambers, was well attended by friends and family of the elected officials, as well as numerous community partners …

During the early morning hours of December 4, West Nipissing Police Service officers were on general patrol on John Street in Sturgeon Falls. The officers observed a man walking in the area, a short time later the officers observed same man walking out from behind a building. The officers questioned …