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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New West Nipissing OPP Detachment opens its doors

Eric Thompson - September 16, 2021 0

The West Nipissing OPP officially moved into their new detachment in Cache Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 14, meaning more services will now be available...

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Vaccine certificates arrive next week

Eric Thompson - September 16, 2021 0

The province of Ontario will begin requiring vaccine certificates to access certain businesses and facilities beginning next week, Sept. 22. The vaccine certificates will be...

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New book gives voice to hushed victim

Eric Thompson - September 2, 2021 0

After suffering in silence for over 50 years, a West Nipissing woman is finally sharing her story in the hopes that other victims of...

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Temagami wants out of Au Château

Eric Thompson - September 2, 2021 0

The Municipality of Temagami is trying to sever its ties with Au Château Home for the Aged by the end of the year, but...

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Mobile vaccine clinic rolls through town

Eric Thompson - September 2, 2021 0

The North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit’s new mobile vaccine clinic made its first stop at the Caisse Alliance on King Street in Sturgeon...

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Verner garage improvements costlier than anticipated

Eric Thompson - September 2, 2021 0

West Nipissing Council awarded the contract to refurbish and expand the public works garage in Verner to Capital Construction, though soaring construction costs meant...

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No injuries or major damage from Second Street fire

Eric Thompson - August 19, 2021 0

West Nipissing Fire Service made quick work of a fire that started in the basement of a Second Street dwelling on Monday afternoon, August...

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TV show filmed in WN with local kids, ends with Cache Bay mural unveiling

Eric Thompson - August 19, 2021 0

The community of Cache Bay now has its first mural, one that illustrates aspects of life in West Nipissing, and it came courtesy of...

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UPDATE: Bomb threat on John Street unfounded

Eric Thompson - August 17, 2021 0

4:30 p.m. An unsuspecting Warren man’s truck was at the centre of the West Nipissing OPP’s bomb investigation on John Street, that was determined to...

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Farmers’ market filling up downtown Sturgeon Falls

Eric Thompson - August 5, 2021 0

The stalls at the newly established Sturgeon Falls Farmers’ Market are multiplying rapidly, as the third weekend event saw 17 vendors descend on downtown...

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