Tag: Victoria Cross

Fedeli speaks to provincial motion calling for federal military honours review board

Community Richard Coffin -
Ontario is calling on Ottawa to establish an independent military honours review board to go over veterans’ cases where evidence suggests the Victoria Cross criteria were met.

Rochefort-backed petition garners thousands of signatures

Nipissing-Timiskaming Richard Coffin -
Over 16,000 people have signed a petition calling on Ottawa to establish an independent Military Honours review board to investigate awarding the Victoria Cross to Afghanistan veterans. 

MP Rochefort backs petition involving Victoria Cross honours

Federal Ridings Richard Coffin -
A petition calling on Ottawa to establish an independent Military Honours review board to investigate awarding the Victoria Cross to Afghanistan veterans is gaining traction. MP Pauline Rochefort is backing the petition, which calls for the first review to involve the late Jess Larochelle, who was born in Restoule.

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Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes

Nipissing Riding
Three long-term care homes in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding to support residents with complex needs.

Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing

OPP
The Nipissing West OPP has charged a 17-year-old after seizing an imitation air pistol and a bottle of liquor.

Coalition aims to purchase RYAM’s Témiscaming mill

Economy
A Canadian coalition of local managers, unionized workers and First Nations is working towards purchasing RYAM’s Témiscaming mill.

St. Joseph students working with graffiti artist on mural project

Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
Two permanent murals are taking shape this week at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph in Sturgeon Falls.

Soccer players sought for film production

Community
A local film production is looking for soccer players.
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