Nipigon and area
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Posts and information on the things I do, the Things I see as well as Nipigon and area town councils, what they are up to, what they are talking about.
Council Watch
News, information and opinions on what our council is doing.
Nipigon Council Meeting Agenda – July 15 2019
Council Watch July 15, 2019 meeting Agenda TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGONAGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, July 16th, 2019 1. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 2. Minutes a) Approve previous minutes 3. Finance a) Confirm and Approve Accountsb) OPP – Available at AMO...
Do what needs to be done!
Of late politicians of all levels have been starting to address the long-standing and long-lasting issues with single-use plastics. Let's ban them by 2021 says our federal government. The Thunder Bay Municipal League acknowledges changes need to be made. Single-use...
Red Rock Council Agenda – June 3, 2019
Council Watch Red Rock Council Agenda - June 3 2019 AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RED ROCK FOR THE 880th MEETING OF JUNE 3rd, 2019 ACTIONITEM TAKEN 1. Additions to Agenda – Time Sensitive 2. Disclosure of Interest 3....
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Upcoming Nipigon Gazette
Nipigon Gazette As some of you may be aware I am now editing, designing and writing at the Nipigon Gazette. Not a huge jump for me and I have some great ideas and plans going forward. My first centerfold edition will be coming out this week (Tuesday June 11)...
First Nations and Municipalities have had enough – Caribou Strategy Protest on Nipigon River Bridge!
MEDIA RELEASE May 28, 2019 First Nations and Municipalities have had enough On May 10th, 2019 over 200 citizens from across Northwestern Ontario met at the Nipigon Legion to learn and discuss the implications of the Caribou Recovery Strategy. The May 10th...
So its before the first frost, what can I plant?
The following are what they call hardy to semi-hardy plants I regularly plant in the garden here in Nipigon. They are cold weather friendly and can be planted directly into the garden as soon as the soils are workable down to a foot or two (Frost comes out...
Accommodation taxes – information and research
News & Ramblings Accommodation taxes - what are they and do they work? An accommodation tax is a tax charged to travelers, tourists, others on an overnight stay at overnight lodging within the municipality that charges the tax. Funds generated by the tax...
Strange and weird mushrooms of NW Ontario
Weird and strange mushrooms Coral mushrooms - weird and sometimes tasty This article originally posted to mybackyard.ca - northern gardening, foraging, wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms and some recipes. A summer and fall of hunting and...