Spotlight

Cementation Canada Inc., in partnership with Big Grassy First Nation LP, has received the 2025 Indigenous Partnership Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).  The award, presented annually by CIM, recognizes groups that demonstrate significant and ongoing contributions to advancing Indigenous reconciliation in Canada’s mining

By Richard Coffin Chippewa is once again in the top 25 high schools in Ontario, when it comes to fundraising for the Terry Fox Run.    The secondary school raised more than $11,000 in last September’s event. Officials say that resulted in Chippewa ranking 21st in the province for

By Richard Coffin École secondaire catholique Élisabeth-Bruyère student Paisley Nadon is venturing from Mattawa to Regina, Saskatchewan later this month.   She’s off to the national Skills Canada competition after winning first place in the Skills Ontario pastry-making competition.    The student trustee at Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord also placed third

By Richard Coffin The ReCycle Bikes program at Discovery Routes is back and is expanding to include gently used outdoor gear. Officials say since launching in 2015, the ReCycle Bikes program has received and refurbished over 1,000 bicycles for individuals in need. Building on this success, they’re now

In honour and celebration of Nurses Week, the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is pleased to announce Angele Labrosse as the recipient of the 2025 Leslie Burt-Manary RN Leadership Award. Labrosse is a Registered Nurse in Labour & Delivery, Women & Children, who is highly respected among her peers

Nipissing University receives transformational gift to expand and enhance rare dementia research, support and education nationally  Nipissing University announced a transformational $5M investment to support the continued development and national expansion of Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada). This gift will support the expansion of dementia research, support services, and

By Brad Aubin More than 250 municipal leaders from across the north are in North Bay this week (May 5-7) for the annual Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) conference. This year’s theme is “The Next 100 Years” and pays tribute to North Bay’s upcoming centennial in 2025

The new Panthers High-Performance Sports Academy is designed for dedicated athletes looking to enhance their physical performance through expert-led strength and conditioning programs. The first Summer Academy Program is now underway and there are still spots available. “The purpose of the Academy is to improve physical capabilities of local athletes

Simulation has become a standard approach in healthcare education, transitioning from an uncommon practice to a fundamental component of the learning process. Recently, educators, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders gathered for the Northern Ontario Simulation Symposium, titled "Reconnect and SIMaginate." The event focused on exploring innovative approaches to

By Richard Coffin Discovery Routes says countless volunteers take care of over a thousand kilometres of multi-use and snowmobile trails, boardwalks and hiking paths in the region.   To honour their dedication, the trails organization has launched its Near North Local Trail Champions program.   They’re celebrating National Volunteer Week by