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Provincial funding will support innovative science and research projects that will help protect wildlife, fisheries and natural resources The Ontario government is investing over $235,000 through Collaborative Research Agreements to support seven innovative research projects across the province that will help protect wildlife, improve fisheries management and strengthen the

By Richard Coffin Nipissing University and the Contract Academic Staff Bargaining Unit (CASBU) say they have reached a tentative agreement involving part-time faculty. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service This after mediated talks on Friday. Officials say as

Ryan Roobroeck scored at 19:58 of the third period to give the Niagara IceDogs a dramatic 2-1 victory Sunday over the North Bay Battalion and a tie for second place in the Ontario Hockey League’s Central Division. Hayden Reid also scored, while goaltender Charlie Robertson provided 29 saves

Nick Wellenreiter and Kaden Pitre scored in a two-round shootout to lift the North Bay Battalion to a 3-2 victory Friday night over the London Knights, ending the Troops’ losing skid at three games. Pitre had one goal and one assist earlier in the game, while Sebastien Gervais scored late

Defenceman Dylan Rousselle’s first career hat trick helped lead the Powassan Voodoos to a 4-1 victory over the Timmins Rock Friday in a fast-paced Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matchup at the Powassan Sportsplex.  The Voodoos notched the night’s initial marker 8:17 into the contest when Rousselle

Led by a four-goal performance from Ryan Saginaw, the Powassan Voodoos skated to a well-deserved 6-1 victory versus the Blind River Beavers in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter Saturday at the Powassan Sportsplex. Going to work on the night’s initial power play, the Voodoos used that to

By Richard Coffin Powassan Voodoos forward Jax Pereira is the NOJHL rookie of the month for January.  After returning from a stint with the OHL’s North Bay Battalion, the 16-year-old from Uxbridge piled up 17 points, including four goals, in seven games for Powassan last month. Pereira has 10

By Richard Coffin The Ford government is nearing completion on over $100 million worth of rail infrastructure, supporting the return of Northlander passenger rail service.  Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation says work includes joint elimination, curve adjustments, rail crossing improvements and more will all deliver a smoother ride and reduce

April 23, 1933 – January 26, 2026  It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Kathleen Lyle Mantha, known affectionately as Kae, at her home on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 92.  Kae was predeceased by her husband Moe Mantha Sr., her daughter

Donna Gilliard passed away peacefully on January 18, in her 92nd year, at Cassellholme Long-Term Care Home in North Bay, ON. Donna was born on January 7, 1935 in London, ON to Bill and Lillian Rooks (Williams).  She was predeceased by her brother Ken and husband Sam Gilliard. She met