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May 20, 1940 – June 23, 2025  It is with deep sadness and loving memories that the family of Barry Hallett announces his peaceful passing on June 23, 2025, at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice in North Bay, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 20, 1940, in Montreal, Quebec, Barry was

THE ART GALLERY OF ALGOMA MARKS 50 YEARS (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) As Ontario officially recognizes July 7th, 2025, as Group of Seven Day, this year’s celebration holds special significance for Sault Ste. Marie and the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) as the institution proudly marks its 50th anniversary.

$600,000 to Protect Young Victims and Witnesses of Crime Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the Ontario government is investing $600,000 over three years to help protect child victims and witnesses of crime in Nipissing. The funding is part of the government’s $4.2 million investment to

By Richard Coffin The city is getting ready for homecoming.    Stretching from downtown, the waterfront and Lee Park, the new North Bay Homecoming Festival, is coming up on the Civic Holiday weekend (Aug. 1–3).   The event is celebrating the city’s centennial.   Report North Bay – Subscribe for Free -

By Richard Coffin A legacy mural series is coming to the back facade of the Capitol Centre.    The public art project will commemorate the city’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and evolving identity.    Eight artists or designers are being sought to contribute an original work for the project.    Report North

By Richard Coffin A recent graduate at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is celebrating a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship for engineering.    Officials say it’s one of Canada’s most prestigious and sought-after STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) scholarships and has been awarded to Keith Rubin for exceptional academic

By Richard Coffin Callander is once again getting a head start on Canada Day celebrations. Funfest takes place on Saturday, June 28 at Centennial Park. The theme this year is ‘Callander Rocks’, with officials saying there will be plenty of music, food, family fun, and community pride. Report North Bay

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program. Our government has doubled its investment in the ROD program, announcing $20 million over the next two years to help rural communities attract investment and create new jobs

September 24th, 1943 – Tuesday June 17th, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Woodhouse, who departed this life suddenly on Tuesday June 17th, 2025, at her home in North Bay, Ont. Linda was born on September 24th, 1943, in Toronto, Ont. to Patrick Alexander