Tag: NNDSB

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

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
The major construction work on the six affected hex pods is now complete.

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

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Calandra spoke to reporters following the official opening of the Francis Pegahmagabow Elementary School in Parry Sound on Sept. 15. 

New Parry Sound school won’t be available to community groups until 2027

Education Andrew Mendler -
According to Near North District School Board officials, community use of the new school site will be unavailable until at least January 1.

Parry Sound Grade 7,8 students to learn in hex pods

Education Andrew Mendler -
Officials say the school's modern hex pods is where Grade 7 and 8 students core learning will take place.

A tale of two school board budgets

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

New Parry Sound High School to welcome students June 8

Education Andrew Mendler -
The secondary school portion of the new Parry Sound JK-12 school is ready to welcome staff and students.

NNDSB, province to hold Town Hall regarding new Parry Sound super school

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
NNDSB officials have announced that a Town Hall meeting will take place on Feb. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Near North District School Board hires new Director of Education

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Officials say Jay MacJanet has been appointed to the role.

Parry Sound council plans to continue to hold NNDSB to account

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Coun. Paul Borneman addressed the ongoing saga with the local school board, and the construction of the new K-12 school, at a meeting Tuesday night.

Province taking control of Near North District School Board

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Minister of Education Paul Calandra will be providing supervision of the board until a supervisor is named.

Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP requests provincially appointed supervisor take control of NNDSB

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Graydon Smith said the Near North Board's ongoing mismanagement is the kind of scenario that prompted the need for Bill 33.

Parry Sound council to request additional Ministry intervention into NNDSB

Town of Parry Sound Andrew Mendler -
At the request of Coun. Paul Borneman, council has agreed to send a letter to the Minister asking to be extricated from NNDSB.

15 directives issued after NNDSB governance review

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
The Minister of Education has issued 15 binding directions, with eight of them addressing ‘governance dysfunction’. 

Turnaround expected after initial drop in enrolment at NNDSB

Near North District School Board Mauricio Prado -
Preliminary enrolment figures from the Near North Board show a reduction of 185 students this year.

Timeline around new Parry Sound JK-12 school remains unknown

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Officials say progress is being made in construction, safety compliance and regulatory approvals.

Students will return to Parry Sound High School on Sept. 15

Near North District School Board Andrew Mendler -
Work has started to get the partially demolished building ready to accommodate students.
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Health Care
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Bridge along OFSC snowmobile trail in Harcourt set to be replaced

Community
The Paudash Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club is moving forward with a bridge replacement project on the TOP E trail.

OPP charge four with stunt driving during Highway 69 initiative

OPP
According to police, speeds associated with the stunt driving charges were 144, 148 and 149 km/hr in 90 km/hr zones.

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.
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