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Parry Sound High School portables expected to be open by Oct. 16

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The major construction work on the six affected hex pods is now complete.

Official opening of Francis Pegahmagabow Elementary School celebrated Sept. 15

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Local officials and dignitaries, including Education Minister Paul Calandra, were joined by multiple generations of the Pegahmagabow family for the unveiling.

Province won’t be relinquishing control of Near North Board ‘anytime soon’ 

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Calandra spoke to reporters following the official opening of the Francis Pegahmagabow Elementary School in Parry Sound on Sept. 15. 

Here is who is running for school board trustee across Parry Sound-Muskoka

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School board trustees will be elected on the same day as local municipal councils.

New elementary school playground installation delayed

Community Andrew Mendler -
Playground equipment is slated to be delivered to the school on Sept. 21.

‘Significantly more bedrock’ than anticipated delays parking lot construction at new Parry Sound super school

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A progress update on the new Parry Sound JK-12 school construction project was released on Aug. 11.

A tale of two school board budgets

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Staff reductions are included in a deficit budget approved by the Near North District School Board. 

Parry Sound JK-12 school ‘moving steadily toward completion’

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Director of Education Jay McJanet provided an update on the ongoing construction project on May 1.

Education Minister fires general contractor from new Parry Sound school project

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Board officials say the decision was made after an extensive review, including formal notices of default and opportunity for the contractor to resolve outstanding concerns.  

Province taking control of Near North District School Board

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Minister of Education Paul Calandra will be providing supervision of the board until a supervisor is named.

15 directives issued after NNDSB governance review

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The Minister of Education has issued 15 binding directions, with eight of them addressing ‘governance dysfunction’. 

OPP touting safety during School Bus Safety Week

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The week is a time to remind everyone - drivers, parents, students and communities - of the importance of school bus safety.

Local MPP voices ‘ongoing dissatisfaction’ with Parry Sound school construction project

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MPP Graydon Smith has asked the Minister of Education to launch a governance review of the Near North District School Board.

Municipality of McDougall joins group requesting Ministry intervention in Parry Sound school project 

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
McDougall’s motion was prompted by a delegation from representatives of Parents for Parry Sound.

Trustees requesting Ministry of Education investigation into Near North Board administrative practices 

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The Director of Education and other senior board staff did not attend a special meeting regarding the Parry Sound K-12 school on Aug. 19.

Parents seeking answers as timeline for new K-12 school remains uncertain

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The Near North District School Board is still unable to confirm when the new school will be ready to welcome students.
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Two Australian exchange students in need of host families in Parry Sound

Community
Officials say two Australians, one in Grade 10, and another in Grade 11, will becoming to Parry Sound from Nov. 7 to January 30.

Council approves crossing guard for Isabella-Gibson Street intersection

Town of Parry Sound
Council approved a staff recommendation at a meeting on Oct. 6, following a report from Manager of Bylaw Enforcement Zach Emberson.

Municipal election voting opens Oct. 14

Municipal News
The online and telephone voting period opens at 10 a.m. and runs until Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

OPP
Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

Parry Sound included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Regional
Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.  
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