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By Richard Coffin It’s pretty cold out there right now, but the Coldest Night of the Year is coming up on Feb. 28. Registration is underway for the annual fundraising walk for The Gathering Place. There are 2km and 5km walks, with officials saying the goal is to raise

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing Lakers hockey teams are once again showing support for the military. The men’s military appreciation game is this Saturday, Jan. 17 against Ontario Tech, at 4 pm at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. It’s their 15th military appreciation game The Nipissing women play their

Funding advances the province’s plan to connect everyone to primary care by 2029 including NOSM North Bay The Ontario government is investing up to $8 million to support planning for 16 new and expanded primary care teaching clinics across the province to connect 300,000 more people to primary

As you read this obituary you will realize that I wrote it myself. I passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 99. I was predeceased by my husband William, my sons Michael, James, and Paul. I am survived by my son John of North Bay, Michael’s

By Richard Coffin Callander council has officially declared two of its five seats vacant, including the mayor’s chair. This after the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit last month. Specifics on the resignations haven’t been detailed, but Interim Mayor Jordy Carr told council on Tuesday

Producing the most combined goals in a single game this season at 16, the Powassan Voodoos went on to outscore the French River Rapids 11-5 Tuesday evening in an offensive barrage at both ends of ice in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at the Powassan Sportsplex. The Voodoos began

We are saddened to announce that Greg passed away on December 31, 2025, at North Bay Regional Health Centre, following a chronic illness.  He is survived by his loving mother Monica, (Father Gary pre-deceased) and his siblings Lita, Laurie, Lou, and Darren; Mike (pre-deceased).  Cremation has taken place. A private

My big sister left us to be with our mother and father and grandparents on December 31st, 2025 after a short illness.  Marg was born in North Bay on June 18, 1940 to parents Lena and John O’Connor (predeceased). Also predeceased by her husband Don. She had a big

It is with profound sadness that the family of Diane Anne Marie Mason (born Miron) announces her passing on Dec, 31st 2025 just 2 days after celebrating her 72nd birthday. She passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre surrounded by her loving family.  Diane was born to Lucille

After a lengthy illness, Simone has passed away peacefully on her own terms surrounded by her family on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 66. Dear daughter of the late Omer and Fay Parisien. Cherished sister of Cheryl Everitt (Ed), Ron Parisien (Denise), and Ellen Sloat (Geordie). She