Eric Thompson

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Eric came by this job in the usual way: a troll under a bridge told him to be a reporter or his family would be eaten. Now he writes about what's happening in West Nipissing. His family remains unconsumed.

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Town business stalled as council stays stuck at an impasse

Eric Thompson - December 9, 2021 0

A special municipal council meeting called for Nov. 30 didn’t move ahead due to a lack of quorum, as a Notice of Motion brought...

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Over $33,000 raised for WN Santa Fund

Eric Thompson - December 9, 2021 0

The West Nipissing Fire Department’s Santa Fund has once again exceeded its $30,000 goal after another generous week of donations from locals, culminating in...

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Successful cookie campaign leads to smiles all around

Eric Thompson - December 9, 2021 0

September’s Smile Cookie campaign was the strongest one yet in support of the Horizon Women’s Centre, as $21,226.79 was raised over the week to...

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Another council meeting ends abruptly before it begins

Eric Thompson - November 25, 2021 0

West Nipissing Council was once again halted by a loss of quorum, as four councillors left the Nov. 16 meeting in what they described...

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COVID contained in Au Chateau outbreak

Eric Thompson - November 25, 2021 0

The COVID-19 outbreak that was declared at Au Chateau Home for the Aged on Nov. 15 appears to be contained to just two people...

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Lynx lose fifth in a row

Eric Thompson - November 25, 2021 0

The West Nipissing Lynx’ losing streak has hit five games after the team came up short on their latest road trip. The Lynx haven’t felt...

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Six-month old HR complaint remains unresolved as council stays stuck in four-four split

Eric Thompson - November 11, 2021 0

It was another inefficient night at West Nipissing council as the Tuesday, Nov. 2 meeting was only half completed before curfew, and as usual...

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Franco Cité runners represent at OFSAA

Eric Thompson - November 11, 2021 0

Two Franco-Cité students closed out their cross-country season by competing in the 2021 OFSAA Championships in Lakefield over the weekend of Nov. 6. Michelle Pilon,...

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