GREENSTONE, ON — The Municipality of Greenstone welcomes news that Ontario Northland plans to provide scheduled bus service east and west from Greenstone. The service will provide residents, including seniors, with a safe, reliable transportation option and strengthen connections with communities across Northern Ontario.
The news follows sustained advocacy during the 2022–2026 Council term. Council formally directed the Municipality to lobby Ontario Northland for service in the Greenstone area on June 26, 2023, as part of its review of seniors’ transportation. The Mayor and Council have continued to press for improved regional transportation options for residents.
Renovations to the Longlac Fire Station are slated to begin shortly. This capital project is for work to the front of the building to accommodate modern size and configuration fire apparatus to utilize the building space to it's potential. The new fire truck PUMP 5 assigned to Longlac Station has been put into service today and is ready to respond to emergency calls in our communities!
Work continues at theLonglac Sportsplex and Geraldton Community Centre in preparation for the upcoming season. The arena portion of the Longlac Sportsplex is expected to open by the end of next week, with some areas remaining inaccessible while work continues. A further update on the Geraldton Community Centre will be provided next week.
The Beardmore and Nakina Curling Clubs are currently expected to open on schedule.
Thank you to our staff, construction crews and the community for your continued patience and understanding.
♻️ New recycling bin delivery begins October 17. ♻️ Curbside recycling collection begins November 23.
Residents will be able to place accepted recyclable materials at the curb for regular collection, including paper, plastic, glass, metal packaging and more.
Residents are encouraged to watch for their new recycling bin and additional information about the upcoming collection service. Stay tuned for more information on collection schedules!
The Municipality of Greenstone will raise the Air Cadet Ensign in celebration of Ontario Cadets Week and the local 227 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.
Council of the Municipality of Greenstone has proclaimed September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and raised the Every Child Matters flag in recognition. As we remember and reflect, we honour the survivors of residential schools and commemorate the Indigenous children who never returned home. This day provides an opportunity for our community to acknowledge this painful history, listen, learn, and continue the work of reconciliation.
The Municipality of Greenstone is advising residents that an emergency response exercise will be taking place at the Nakina Airport today, September 23.
Residents may notice an increased presence of emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the airport during the exercise.
This is a planned training exercise. There is no emergency, and no action is required from the public.
Greenstone will join communities across Ontario in recognizing Franco-Ontarian Day by proclaiming September 25 as Franco-Ontarian Day and raising the flag in celebration.
As work continues on the Main Street Rehabilitation Project, motorists are advised that traffic detours will be changing over the coming days as construction progresses.
The Municipality of Greenstone was pleased to take part in a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the upcoming upgrades to Anaconda Road and Painter Lake Road, marking the next phase of the Corridor to Prosperity initiative.
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