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Longlac Ward Office - Modified Hours of Operation on Tuesday May 6, 2025

Please be advised, The Municipality of Greenstone's Longlac Ward Office will have modified hours of operation on the below listed date and times:

Tuesday May 6th: Open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

                             Closed for Lunch 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

If assistance is required between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. please contact the Geraldton Administration Office at 807-854-1100.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Upcoming IESO Webinar: Northern Ontario Connection Study

On May 7, the IESO will host a webinar to discuss the Northern Ontario Connection Study. The Northern Ontario Connection Study encompasses the Greenstone-Marathon electricity planning subregion (Marathon to Whitesand), up to Fort Severn in the far north. 

The study aims to develop options to connect First Nation communities reliant on diesel-generated electricity to the grid, improve reliability for grid-connected First Nation communities, support critical minerals mining development and enable new...

Community Information Open House Meetings

The Municipality of Greenstone is once again hosting Community Information Open House Meetings. Join us to ask any questions you may have and receive information on:

• Infrastructure Renewal Fees
• Major Projects for 2025
• Clean Yards and Property Standards 
• SDR Updates

Schedule

• Monday, June 2 | Nakina | 6 - 8 p.m. | Nakina Community Centre
• Tuesday, June 3 | Beardmore | 6 - 8 p.m. | Beardmore Community Centre
• Wednesday, June 4 | Geraldton |  6 - 8 p.m. | Geraldton Community Centre
• Thursday, June 5 | Longlac | 6...

Be Bear Wise - Know Who To Call

NEWS RELEASE from the Ministry of Natural Resources

March 20, 2025

Natural Resources

Bears may wander into public or urban areas in search of food, but not every bear sighting is an emergency. It is important to know who to contact if you encounter a bear.

Non-Emergency Encounters

Call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY: 705-945-7641) if a bear is:

• Moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering
• Roaming around the neighbourhood
• Checking garbage cans
• Breaking into a shed...

National Day of Mourning

Monday, April 28, marks the National Day of Mourning in Canada. This day is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. The flags at all Municipal Offices will be lowered to half mast in recognition of this day and to renew the Municipality's continued commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on those directly affected, and to put health...