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NNDSB announces new Director of Education

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There's a new Director of Education at the Near North District School Board. Jay MacJanet has been appointed to the role.

Education minister visits the Near North Board

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Education Minister Paul Calandra says the new K-12 school in Parry Sound will not be ready to open before September 2026.

NNDSB Education Director retires

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The Near North District School Board confirms Education Director Craig Myles has retired.

NNDSB still using Widdifield building

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The former Widdifield Secondary School may not be home to any students right now, but it’s still in use by the Near North District School Board.

Turnaround expected after initial drop in enrolment at NNDSB

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Preliminary enrolment figures from the Near North Board show a reduction of 185 students this year. However, that’s expected to change before an official count later this month.  

Rail safety information created amid concerns around ‘extremely quiet’ train

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The impending return of the Northlander passenger train has the Near North District School Board focused on rail safety.

New NNDSB trustee no stranger to the board

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The Near North District School Board has a new trustee with board experience.

Business at Aug. 19 NNDSB meeting deemed ‘null and void’

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The Near North District School Board confirms ‘all business brought forward to the Board table on Aug. 19, 2025, is null and void’.

NNDSB looking to fill another trustee seat

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The Near North District School Board is once again looking to fill a trustee spot after Zone One trustee Julie Bertram resigned last week.  

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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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