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Councilor voted off Castle Arms island

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Lisa tours Allison the Bookman, Coun. Mayne addressing latest board-antics

Friends of Sweetman's Garden make presentation at council last night - Village Media podcast explores what Canada Post workers are seeking - Mayor Chirico is suggesting the new twin pad should be named after the late Butch Turcotte - New reader poll below

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Power Struggle

Long-time Castle Arms board member ousted over difference of opinion, he says

Podcast Field Trip

Treasure chest of history and community in iconic book store

Enjoy Winter

Northern Ontario residents (new and longtime) embrace winter and the culture of snowshoeing
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Shining Star

Spotlight on Malory Dominico of the Nipissing Lakers women's hockey team

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Christmas is a magical holiday when time with a loved one is worth more than a Tesla Cybertruck and almost as much as two Bitcoin. Seriously, have tea with your aunt and stick around for a game of cribbage or something.
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