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By Richard Coffin There’s plenty of free offerings at the Capitol Centre this week, including a couple Centennial film screenings.    They include Too Close for Christmas Tuesday night and A Christmas Carousel on Thursday.  The two Hallmark movies were filmed in North Bay in 2020.    Stay Informed - Subscribe

Please be advised that the Armstrong Park Boat Launch will be closed July 24 and 25 for dredging work. Due to permitting restrictions, this work can only be carried out at this time of year. The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their understanding.

ABC Recreation, the company the City of North Bay partnered with to install the Rotary Playground, is inviting families to take part in a free playground photoshoot on Tuesday, July 29th, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The photoshoot will take place at the Rotary Playground and is

Province adding 150 beds through new modular builds As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is investing more than $180 million to increase capacity at correctional facilities across the province. The Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold, the Cecil Facer Youth Centre in

Memorandums of understanding now in place with 10 provinces and territories to grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was joined by British Columbia Premier David Eby, Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok

“Uncle Howie” passed peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Saturday July 19, 2025 surrounded by family.  Howie was predeceased by his parents and his dear sister Vivian Bennison. Howie lived with Vivian for much of his adult life until her passing; he helped her as she operated the Powassan

(Dec. 28, 1924 – July 12, 2025) Predeceased by his siblings Glen, Lucille and Celia, and most recently his eldest son Harry (July 15, 1949 – May 31, 2025) Survived by his wife Sheila, sister Christine, and children Marjorie, Barbara Lou, Christopher, Robin, and Matthew William Gladwin Parfitt (Bill) passed away peacefully

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce that Valerie Jane Caven (nee Blackmore), age 74 has passed away peacefully on July 12th at her residence in Eastholme, Powassan.   She was born September 10, 1950 in North Bay to Rita and Frank Blackmore and she was the beloved wife of

August 17, 1965 – July 17, 2025  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Rene Cadotte at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on July 17, 2025, at the age of 59.  Born in Saint-Édouard-de-Fabre, Quebec, Richard moved to North Bay, Ontario, where he spent the

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Marie Tremblay (née Foisy), who left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on July 16, 2025, at the age of 86.  Rita was born on March 7, 1939, to Mathilda (née Ledoux) and Hamel