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By Richard Coffin Media relations officials with Bell provided a statement and update on phone services in Calvin Township late Monday afternoon. The full statement reads: “The severe storm on June 21 caused significant damage to Bell infrastructure in the region, impacting landline service and cutting power to a nearby

By Richard Coffin The new Community and Recreation Centre could include what’s billed as a ‘significant’ North Bay Sports Hall of Fame (NBSHF) recognition area.     A report coming to council next Tuesday recommends staff negotiate an agreement with the sports hall.    “The concept discussed to date between city staff

Province investing over $9 million to support economic growth The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and jobs in the forest sector by investing over $9.1 million in five research, innovation and modernization projects in Eastern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will help boost Ontario’s

Provinces sign agreements to get Ontario’s critical minerals and Western Canada’s oil and gas to new markets Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to support Canadian workers by building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade

The Ontario government is investing $10.8 million to re-launch French-language courses at the University of Sudbury, in partnership with the University of Ottawa. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, this investment will expand access to high-quality French-language postsecondary education in Northern Ontario, helping more Francophone students acquire

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $2.2 million to help protect and strengthen access to inclusive spaces for all Ontarians. Applications are now open for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant, which awards up to $60,000 for projects that improve

A Flood Outlook has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).  "Water levels and flows in the area have declined following recent rainfall and are now within the typical operating range for this time of year," said NBMCA Duty Officer

By Richard Coffin A freshwater pool docking system could soon be closer to reality at the Birchaven Cove.   A report coming to council Tuesday night recommends a $114,000 contract be awarded to install the system.   Last September a presentation to council highlighted a number of benefits to having a

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) has approved a balanced budget for the next school year.    The $68 million fiscal plan includes a 2.82% increase over last year.   “The balanced budget approved by our Board of Trustees for the upcoming school year reflects our

By Richard Coffin If you woke up to find your clocks flashing Monday morning, the city dealt with a large-scale power outage for a couple hours overnight. North Bay Hydro initially reported the outage was the result of a loss of distribution supply. At about 3:30 am, the utility