Ontario Municipal Partnership funding on the rise
The province is increasing Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding to Nipissing.
MPP Vic Fedeli announced $21 million for eleven municipalities in 2026, up from $18.5 million this year.
The funding supports small, northern, and rural communities with the delivery of critical services, including libraries, emergency services, public transportation, and road maintenance.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is protecting Ontario and Nipissing by ensuring municipalities have the tools they need to continue delivering critical local services to people and families in our area,” says Fedeli. “Today’s increased investment through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding will provide the finances to target needed projects in each community.
The City of North Bay receives the most money locally, nearly $13.2 million.
That’s up about $1.7 million.
In Timiskaming-Cochrane, West Nipissing is getting nearly $8 million for 2026. That’s nearly $800,000 more than this year.
Funding allotments in Nipissing include:
North Bay – $13,180,500
Bonfield – $869,800
Callander – $757,300
Calvin – $163,100
Chisholm – $625,700
East Ferris – $1,105,000
Mattawa – $1,540,200
Mattawan – $158,300
Nipissing – $841,100
Papineau-Cameron – $421,200
Powassan – $1,294,300
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
