Tag: DNSSAB

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

Community Richard Coffin -
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.

DNSSAB adding transitional housing units

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

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

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

Report shows northern Ontario homelessness growing faster than support systems can respond

Community Brad Aubin -
Homelessness in northern Ontario has increased by nearly 120 per cent since 2021, more than double the provincial rate.

DNSSAB approves its 2026 budget

Community Richard Coffin -
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 -
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 -
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.

Several social service issues on AMO agenda for northern groups

Municipal News Richard Coffin -
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is gathering in Ottawa for their annual convention, starting Sunday, with a couple of northern groups ready to bring forward social service issues of concern from our region.

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OPP investigating fatal structure fire in East Ferris Township

OPP
The OPP says on Wednesday around 11:00 p.m., first responders were called to a report of a residential fire on Quae-Quae Road, with a deceased person then found within the residence.

North Bay and Verner included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Community
In what's described as an 'unprecedented regional effort', Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.

(UPDATE) Police say investigation finds no safety concerns for students

The North Bay Police Service
The North Bay Police Service says there are no ongoing safety concerns after a student threats investigation.

West Nipissing CAO highlights work done by current council

Municipality of West Nipissing
Officials with the Municipality of West Nipissing are reflecting on four years of 'progress, challenges, collaboration and investment'.

Thanksgiving Monday closures in effect locally

Community
The usual closures will be in effect on Thanksgiving Monday, as it's a Stat holiday in Ontario.
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