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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Cache Bay family thankful for ‘Chewbacca’ and charity

Eric Thompson - August 5, 2021 0

After escaping from a house fire unscathed, a Cache Bay family may be looking to upgrade their dog’s title beyond “man’s best friend.” Without the...

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Pop-up clinics coming as West Nipissing vaccination rates lag behind

Eric Thompson - August 5, 2021 0

With the municipality lagging behind the rest of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit in vaccination rate, and the COVID-19 Delta variant...

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Casting local kids to show the colours of the north

Eric Thompson - August 5, 2021 0

A new children’s show highlighting arts and culture in Northern Ontario is coming to West Nipissing next week, and they want local kids to...

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Former Verner councillor speaks on still-vacant Ward 7 seat

Eric Thompson - August 5, 2021 0

Former municipal councillor Jeremy Seguin resigned from West Nipissing Council on July 18, 2020. Over one year later, his seat remains vacant and the...

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Building blunder could lead to boat launch repairs

Eric Thompson - July 22, 2021 0

West Nipissing Council voted to grant a purchase request to a property owner who built a gazebo on municipal land near the Holditch St....

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New vaccine rates stagnate across Health Unit

Eric Thompson - July 22, 2021 0

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s vaccination rate has plateaued: about one in four people over the age of 12 in the...

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SF bodybuilder wants to inspire others

Eric Thompson - July 22, 2021 0

Despite garnering a ton of local support in online voting, Kevin Roy will not be named Mr. Health and Fitness for 2021. The bodybuilder originally...

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Karting a family affair for Coursol clan

Eric Thompson - July 22, 2021 0

The start to the go-kart racing season may have been delayed, but it only took a few practice laps at the Lombardy Raceway Karting...

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Nothing comes of councillor’s conduct violations

Eric Thompson - July 8, 2021 0

West Nipissing Council overstepped their authority when handing down two punishments to one of their own for violating their Code of Conduct, at what...

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