Tag: District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board

Housing, childcare, and more the focus for DNSSAB at annual conference

Community Richard Coffin - August 14, 2026

Affordable housing, stable and predictable funding and training around childcare and early learning, and transitional housing supports are some issues DNSSAB will discuss with provincial ministries next week.

Kids in Sports initiative helping youth stay active, build confidence, and more

Community Sports Richard Coffin - July 27, 2026

Kids in Sports is a free summer program that is providing local youth with the opportunity to play sports in a supportive environment.

New affordable housing development downtown

Community Richard Coffin - June 23, 2026

Twenty new affordable housing units are being developed at 100 Main Street East in Downtown North Bay.

Social and human service deliverers meeting in North Bay

Community Richard Coffin - June 8, 2026

Emerging trends and northern challenges in social and human services are up for discussion in North Bay this week.

New program allows for paramedic support off the beaten path

Health Care Richard Coffin - April 23, 2026

The launch of an Off-Road Response Program, including a new custom-fitted Polaris off-road vehicle, is boosting local paramedics ability to support people-in-need in difficult terrain or conditions.

DNSSAB adding transitional housing units

Community Brad Aubin - April 9, 2026

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board says 24 transitional housing units for the community are coming this spring.

DNSSAB welcomes federal support to advance housing development work

Community Richard Coffin - March 18, 2026

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is receiving federal seed loan funding and it’s being billed as an important step toward increasing housing supply and strengthening area communities.

DNSSAB proposes Learn and Stay pilot for ECEs in Nipissing

Education Richard Coffin - March 5, 2026

A proposal has been sent to the province to pilot a Learn and Stay Program for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in Nipissing.

Just over 450 people counted as homeless in Nipissing last fall

Community Richard Coffin - January 30, 2026

Nipissing Counts 2025 identified 452 people experiencing homelessness last October.

DNSSAB talks housing, homelessness, child care and more at ROMA conference

Municipal News Richard Coffin - January 20, 2026

Housing and homelessness are two issues the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is advocating for with provincial decision-makers this week.

DNSSAB approves its 2026 budget

Community Richard Coffin - December 23, 2025

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board has approved its $105 million budget for next year.

No change in homeless cold weather supports this year

Community Richard Coffin - December 19, 2025

DNSSAB says the local Cold Weather and Housing Response Program for those living unsheltered is offering the same level of support this year that it did last year.

DNSSAB and Canadore team up for Resilience Through Education Program

Education Richard Coffin - December 11, 2025

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board and Canadore College are once again partnering to support social assistance recipients in pursuing post-secondary education.