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The North Bay Battalion’s training camp saw nine players and three goaltenders depart Wednesday, leaving a total of 44 still listed in contention for roster spots with the Ontario Hockey League club. Three veterans, in Mike McIvor, Charlie Larocque and Jack Lisson, were joined by Cole Vreugdenhil, a fifth-round

A beam signing today marked a major milestone in the construction of the City of North Bay’s new Community and Recreation Centre at the Steve Omischl Sports Complex. The event brought together City officials, project partners and community user groups to commemorate progress on the facility. Stay Informed -

The Collingwood Blues scored four unanswered second-period goals as they defeated the Powassan Voodoos 7-2 in the semifinals at the Terry Geddes Cottage Cup Showcase on Wednesday night.   Youngsters Frank Popkie and Brayden Hanam scored for the Voodoos, who were down 3-2 after the first half of the two-period pre-season

The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention program to include all individuals aged 75 years and older, helping to protect those most vulnerable during the upcoming respiratory illness season.  “Our government is taking action to protect ourselves and our loved ones by expanding RSV immunizations for

Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament Brian Couchie, along with friends and family, hosted the Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament July 12, 2025 at Laurentide Golf Course. Generous sponsors, golfers and donors helped raise nearly $10,000 supporting cancer care for our community at North Bay Regional Health Centre

A Labour Day tradition returns to the city’s waterfront on Monday. The North Bay and District Labour Council is once again organizing a free picnic celebration. Officials say there will be free food, bouncy castles and kids’ activities, live music, speeches, community booths and more. Stay Informed - Subscribe

A 26-year-old person from North Bay has been identified as the victim in a fatal collision on Highway 17 in Sudbury.    Provincial police say the head-on collision happened just before 6:30 pm on Wednesday.    The OPP says the driver of a passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene,

Sahibjot Singh, Charged with Attempt Murder of a North Bay Police Officer The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) advises that the plea and sentencing hearing for Sahibjot Singh, 20-year-old male of Brampton, ON, is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Superior Court of Justice – North Bay Courthouse, located

Three area initiatives that promote physical, emotional and psychological safety and well-being are receiving funding from Hydro One. The utility is providing 28 municipalities, charities and Indigenous communities with $25,000 each from the ‘Energizing Life Community Fund’. Money for the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is helping

Bob passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 26, at the age of 94. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Irving (nee Ward). Together they spent many wonderful years in Virginia and Bonfield Ontario. He was a proud father to Charlene Gerrard