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2022 Municipal Election News

Letter: New election methods a barrier to some seniors

Letter: New election methods a barrier to some seniors

'During recent campaign efforts, specifically door-knocking, many seniors have expressed to us that they find themselves in a difficult position'
Which council candidates favour a freeze on sports rental fees?

Which council candidates favour a freeze on sports rental fees?

Sport North Bay asks potential city councillors if the financial pressures on families due to inflation is reason enough to support a two-year moratorium on increasing sports rental fees
Council candidates share their vision for Memorial Gardens

Council candidates share their vision for Memorial Gardens

Sport North Bay to candidates: 'Memorial Gardens is a wonderful facility that is very much under-utilized. Do you have specific ideas on how to increase community use and accessibility of this facility?'
Brousseau says race isn't over, push for mayor's seat is on

Brousseau says race isn't over, push for mayor's seat is on

'We do not need to recycle the old boys' club to find leadership in our community. You cannot have new direction with old leadership.'
Advocacy group for women in politics features northern candidates

Advocacy group for women in politics features northern candidates

PoliticsNOW, a Northern Ontario political collective, has given the women running in the 2022 municipal election the chance to answer questions about their goals in office
Surprise municipal deficit is election issue in Powassan

Surprise municipal deficit is election issue in Powassan

The newly discovered deficit is the town's biggest fiscal challenge
Students in the north must get the same opportunities as those across the province: Steer

Students in the north must get the same opportunities as those across the province: Steer

'I was elected to represent the Near North School Board at a provincial level with the Ontario Public School Board’s Association to make sure our public school students in northern Ontario get the same opportunities as other students across the province]
Candidate Tilander calls for culture change at City Hall

Candidate Tilander calls for culture change at City Hall

Changing the culture at City Hall begins with a full debate on the Valin Report. Mr. Justice Valin must be heard. His proposals discussed. New policies adopted.
Election officials easing concerns about online voting system

Election officials easing concerns about online voting system

Anyone who received more than one voter information letter is advised to keep both copies as only one PIN will be active at the time of online voting
Former deputy mayor arrested twice over Thanksgiving weekend

Former deputy mayor arrested twice over Thanksgiving weekend

Forgette, a local politician and entrepreneur is facing six charges total from the arrests