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January 19, 2021
Health Unit Closes OFSC Snowmobile Trails and trails utilizing Crown Land in the district
January 14, 2021
Health Unit Closes Outdoor Public Skating Rinks and Tobogganing Hills
January 12, 2021
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order
January 8, 2021
COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in West Nipissing
January 7, 2021
Province Extends Provincewide Shutdown in Northern Ontario
December 24, 2020
Ontario Small Business Support Grant to Provide up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses
December 22, 2020
Provincewide shutdown in effect on December 26 – Municipal Service Interruptions and Facility Closures
December 21, 2020
Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives
December 18, 2020
Reminders for Happy and Healthy Holidays
December 11, 2020
COVID-19 Recommendations for the Holidays from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
November 25, 2020
West Nipissing Emergency Control Group continues to work together to keep our community safe
Municipal Office
The Municipal Office is closed to all walk-in visits until further notice. For services or information, residents may contact the Municipality by telephone, email, or by submitting a Service Request here.
Contact us
705-753-2250
support@westnipissing.ca
Building and Planning
Inspections
Building Inspections are being conducted under strict guidelines. Residents or contractors can submit an inspection request by completing an Inspection Request Form, or by calling Building Services at 705-753-6949.
For services or inquiries, please contact:
Natasha Liard Bigras, Planning & Building Clerk
705-753-6949
nliard@westnipissing.ca
Permits
Applications can be submitted electronically by downloading the Permit Application Form and submitting the completed form to the Chief Building Official at abazinet@westnipissing.ca.
For services or inquiries, please contact:
Contact us
Alain Bazinet, Chief Building Official
705-753-6906
abazinet@westnipissing.ca
Planning Matters
Prior to undertaking any Land Use or Planning matter, it is strongly recommended that you consult with Planning Services.
For inquiries or services, please contact Planning Services by telephone or email.
Contact us
Melanie Ducharme, Municipal Clerk / Planner
705-753-2250, ext. 6926
mducharme@westnipissing.ca
Natasha Liard Bigras, Planning & Building Clerk
705-753-2250, ext. 6949
nliard@westnipissing.ca
What’s Open
Museum Trails
The nature trails at the Sturgeon River House Museum are open for families and individuals to exercise and enjoy the outdoors safely. Please be mindful of the seasonal conditions and maintain a physical distance of at least 2 metres from others. Face coverings are not mandatory while on the trails but are strongly encouraged.
Parks and Playgrounds
The play structures are not sanitized, you may use these amenities at your own risk. Please bring hand sanitizer and maintain physical distancing. Children should be supervised by a parent or guardian.
What’s Closed
Landfill Services in Sturgeon Falls
The Sturgeon Falls Landfill is closed to the general public until further notice. The free Saturday of the month will be rescheduled at a later date. All other landfills remain open as they serve residents who do not have curbside pickup community-wide.
Municipal Office (In-person visits)
In-person services at the Municipal Office will be unavailable until further notice. For services or information, residents may contact the Municipality by telephone at 705-753-2250 or by email to support@westnipissing.ca
Outdoor Rinks and Tobogganing Hills
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is requiring all outdoor public ice rinks, tobogganing hills and skating trails on public property across the district to be closed, effective January 14, 2021.
Snowmobile Trails
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is requiring all Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs’ (OFSC) trails and trails utilizing Crown Land in the Health Unit district to close effective January 21, 2021, for the duration of the Stay-at-Home Order.
West Nipissing Community and Recreation Centre
The Pool and Fitness Centre at the Community and Recreation Centre are closed until further notice.
The Verner Fitness Room is closed until further notice.
The Sturgeon Falls and Verner Arenas are closed until further notice
The Sturgeon River House Museum is closed until further notice.
The Municipal Office is closed to all walk-in visits until further notice. When possible, residents are asked to use alternatives for making payments such as paying online through your financial institution, at a banking machine, or by using the drop-box located at the front of the Municipal Office.
Contact us
705-753-2250
support@westnipissing.ca
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Latest COVID-19 information from our local health unit
District information on COVID-19 vaccines
Province of Ontario
Latest COVID-19 information from the Province of Ontario
Ontario COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
Take this self-assessment if you were exposed to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) or have symptoms.
Ontario COVID-19 Test Results
Did you get a COVID-19 test? Your result may be available online if you have a photo (green) health card.
Ontario School and Child Care Screening Tool
Screening for Students, parents and school staff.
Ontario’s vaccine distribution plan
Government of Canada
Latest COVID-19 Information from the Government of Canada