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Province stepping in to strengthen accountability and ensure public funding is supporting student success The Minister of Education is taking action at the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in response to serious concerns about infighting and long-term financial unsustainability that risk disrupting

By Brad Aubin A second person has died following a two-vehicle crash in West Nipissing. The OPP says officers responded to the incident shortly before midnight last Saturday. A 62-year-old from Sudbury was pronounced dead at the scene. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your

By Richard Coffin Le Carnaval des Compagnons officially starts this weekend. It’s the 63rd edition of the winter festival, celebrating Francophone culture, traditions, and creativity in the region. A few events are taking place Saturday, including a fishing tournament, curling dinner at the Granite Club and an improv match

By Richard Coffin North Bay’s Ashley Lachance is looking to become Ms. Health and Fitness. She’s competing for the cover of Muscle & Fitness HERS magazine. “Fitness has been a part of my life for over 5 years now, it has helped shape me mentally and physically into

The Ontario government is investing $8 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in 10 film and television projects in North Bay. The production industry is a growing part of the Northern economy, and as part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is funding

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Tuesday January 27, 2026, at the age of 67 years. Maddy was the beloved wife of Kevin Leblanc and the loving mother to Shawn Walsh (Stacey), and Kevin Walsh (Raquel). She was the cherished

The count identified 452 individuals experiencing homelessness, compared to 531 in 2024 During a 24-hour period starting on October 8, 2025, social service agencies, homelessness service providers, health care facilities, and correctional facilities across Nipissing District took part in an administrative enumeration of homelessness, known locally as Nipissing Counts 2025.

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) arrested a North Bay man after commercial vehicle was stolen from a downtown property. On January 27, in the afternoon, the NBPS responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Main Street East. The accused entered a commercial vehicle

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Sunday January 25, 2026, at the age of 67 years. Glenn was the beloved husband of Ian (nee Robertson) Helstern, and the loving brother to Terry Helstern. Glenn is predeceased by his siblings Beverly Green and

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) invites parents and caregivers of children starting Kindergarten in September 2026 to attend one of its Kindergarten Information Nights. Sessions will be held across the district from February 4 to 25, 2026, providing families with an opportunity to learn about NPSC’s