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Leads to lower staffing levels at NNDSB Staffing levels at the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) are being impacted by a projected drop in enrolment.     The board says enrolment is expected to be down about 3.6% compared to 2024-25 estimates.     The figure is included in the approved budget

Free skin checks by Melanoma Canada this week in the city Melanoma Canada’s ‘mole mobile’ tour is stopping in North Bay this week. The skin cancer screening unit will be set up in Sunset Park from 10 am to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday. Residents can drop by the

It is with deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly Anne Fitz (née Villneff) in her home on July 14th, 2025. She leaves behind her husband Kevin Fitz and three stepchildren Isaac, Adam and Sara Fitz. She will be missed dearly by her sisters Tracey Gervais (Ken) and

March 13, 1931 - July 8, 2025  We are saddened to announce the passing of Ted Price on July 8, 2025 at the age of 94.  Ted was born in Bolivia to Canadian parents Robert and Irene Price.  His family moved to Ontario when he was a toddler, and growing

1973-2025  It is with heavy hearts that the family announces her passing at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday July 14, 2025.  Ginger was the cherished daughter of Donna St. Amand-Walsh and Leo St. Amand (predeceased).  Proud mother of Viktoria, Christopher and Elizabeth. Gigi to Jakob, Lukas, Mikah

Noella Mauro passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family. She was a cherished wife to the late Gene, and a nurturing mother to Tracy (Pete), Brandy (Zoltan), and Eugene (Jessica). Noella took great pride in her role as grandmother to Michael, Matthew, Mac, and

Premiers sign deal to move Canadian energy, critical minerals to new markets  Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in joining the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build the new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure necessary to bring

Evgeny Dubrovtsev, the North Bay Battalion’s first-round pick in the 2025 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, has signed an education and development agreement, the Ontario Hockey League club announced Tuesday. Russian centre Dubrovtsev was the 17th overall selection in the three-round process conducted July 2 via the Internet. With

By Richard Coffin The national Communities in Bloom judges arrive in the city on Tuesday.   They’ll be touring various businesses, institutions and more, with notable stops like the waterfront and downtown area, community gardens, and heritage homes.   Over the two-day visit, the local Communities in Bloom committee will be

Over $126,000 is going to 20 local organizations.    The North Bay and Area Community Foundation announced the grants through several community funds, donors and sponsors.    “Our Annual Community Grants program offers an avenue of funding to local charities in need of support for new and ongoing projects,” says Preston