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Province marking Remembrance Week with new award and proposed legislative changes to recognize all veterans who served The Ontario government is marking Remembrance Week by introducing the Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 today that, if passed, would expand recognition to living veterans for their service and contributions, in addition to those

Province investing in more supports to combat rising antisemitism in communities The Ontario government is marking Holocaust Education Week (November 4 to 10) with an investment of $551,000 for additional resources to help students, families and educators combat antisemitism in schools. This funding reaffirms the province’s commitment to

Province making GO Transit free for veterans and increasing financial support to up to $3,000 each year The Ontario government is increasing the financial assistance available to veterans and their family through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission. The government is making new regulatory amendments alongside the changes proposed in the

The Nipissing University Lakers lacrosse team's season came to an end last week on the road, falling in the Baggataway Cup qualifier weekend. Hitting the road and travelling to London, ON to face the Western Mustangs, the Lakers fell dropped a 13-6 decision closing out the 2024 campaign.

The Nipissing University Lakers women's volleyball team dropped a pair of matches this past weekend on the road in Hamilton. The Lakers fell 3-0 to the McMaster Marauders twice, both Friday and Saturday. On the first night, the Lakers fell in three hard-fought sets, losing 3-0 (24-26, 20-25,

As part of North Bay Centennial Celebrations, the city is excited to partner with Source for Sports to launch an online apparel and merchandise store. Check out the Centennial-branded items including T-shirts, hoodies, ball caps, and toques — all sold at cost. The store will be open throughout 2025, with monthly

The North Bay Police Service and area emergency services announced that they had collectively raised $5,146 for CIBC Run for the Cure. Every year area emergency services take part in a fundraising challenge in support of CIBC’s Run for the Cure. To raise the stakes and help bring

Trout Lake Road Lane Closures for Watermain Liner Installation The City of North Bay is advising residents of upcoming lane closures on Trout Lake Road, between Giroux Street and Connaught Avenue, in preparation for a watermain liner installation. This project aims to improve the condition of an existing large-diameter watermain

July 5 1951 – November 3 2024.  After a short illness, Louise passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Mattawa, she was the daughter of the late Valmore and late Florence (Miljours) Bélanger. After graduating from nursing school in 1971, she married her beloved husband Royce Wall

There were fewer wildland fires this season in Ontario’s Fire Region, compared to last year.  Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) says 480 wildland fires were confirmed between April 1 and October 31.    That’s down 261 from last year.    It’s also 214 fewer than the ten-year