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After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units. The union said both sides “have agreed on the main points of the deals, but we need to

With files from Brendan Pawliw, Kate Brown and Calvin Hector Twenty people were caught up in a grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola that sent three children and a teacher to hospital in Vancouver. Provincial officials said two of the patients are in critical condition and two are listed as

The Salvation Army North Bay’s Christmas Kettle campaign is underway with donation kettles set up in the community. Major Stephanie Watkinson says this year’s goal is $225,000.   She says that helps fund all of their programs and services for Christmas and the upcoming year, including the Salvation

$4.75 million in provincial funding is on its way to rebuild and upgrade Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to become a year-round operation. Earlier this year, the park sustained extensive storm damage, forcing it to close in June. Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy says the

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that applications are now being accepted for the Experience Ontario Program 2026. The program provides support for festivals and events with an economic impact to motivate visitors to discover Ontario, connect people with local experiences, while increasing tourism spending.  “Festivals and events support tens

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Bon, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and dedicated Registered Nurse at NBRHC. At just 39 years old, Stephanie left us far too soon, a loss we never imagined would come so quickly. Stephanie’s radiant smile, compassion, and

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Cassellholme on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Roger St. Jean. Dear mother of Raymond St. Jean. Cherished grandmother of Devon and Carly. She will be missed by her sisters Germaine Parent,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Finlandia Village (Sudbury) on Tuesday November 18, 2025, at the age of 77 years.  Yvonne was the beloved wife of the late Lucien Geoffroy and the loving mother to Gisele Desmarais (Marc), Paul Geoffroy (Debbie), and Lynn McLaughlin (Darrell)

Government seeking ideas from people and businesses on how to continue protecting and building Ontario As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant province, the government is launching consultations to help inform the 2026 Ontario Budget. These consultations will build on the

Ryder Carey scored two goals, including the winner, to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 5-2 victory over the London Knights in an Ontario Hockey League game Thursday night. Lirim Amidovski, Lincoln Edwards and Nick Wellenreiter, into an empty net, each had a goal for the Battalion, while goaltender