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Inflatable splash park coming to North Bay waterfront
By Richard Coffin
A new attraction is coming to the Lake Nipissing waterfront in North Bay.
Splash N Go Adventure Parks has announced they’ll be setting up a mobile inflatable splash park at Shabogesic Beach.
Details on when exactly that will be haven’t been announced yet.
Port North
Voyageur becomes Canadian launch customer for Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System
Nominations are Open
Updated traffic impact with roundabout construction
Disaster recovery assistance available for two Almaguin communities
Free Ontario Parks day use expanded for Veterans and military members
Voyageur 200 back for a fourth year
Mining technical support and service centre opens in North Bay
Seven new fires in Nipissing District and fire ban in West Nipissing
Sports
Voodoos fill vacant coaching position
By Richard Coffin
The Powassan Voodoos have a new bench boss. Ty Pracek has been hired as the sixth head coach in the club’s history.
The 33-year-old from Mississauga spent the last two seasons coaching in the NOJHL, with Iroquois Falls and Kirkland Lake.
“I’m looking forward to
Voodoos head coach Goulet leaving for the OHL
Voodoos host more than 60 prospects at summer development camp
Eight Troops to NHL development camps
Two Troops and former Trapper drafted to NHL
Voodoos ink multi-sport Toronto area athlete
Voodoos sign Trappers captain
Team Winters wraps up five years on the pebbled ice
Rock captain Cyr commits to NCAA D-III Albertus Magnus
Timmins’ Lowe off to NCAA D-III Buffalo State
Upcoming Events
Voyageur 200 back for a fourth year
By Richard Coffin
We’re less than a month away from the fourth annual Voyageur 200 gravel cycling event.
Along with showcasing the area’s backroads, trails and communities, the Aug. 14-16 series of races will raise funds for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Foundation in support of
Curtain rises on Summer Challenge production of Alice by Heart
Make-A-Wish charity car wash and BBQ takes place Friday
CanAfric Theatre presenting dinner-theatre experience on Saturday
Free day use offered Friday at Ontario Parks
North Bay Police Service Hosts Make-A-Wish Charity Car Wash & BBQ
Looking for North Bay’s best lawn, garden, landscape and storefront
Canadore College to Host Internationally Recognized Meisner Teacher Training Program
Hot Summer Nights lined up for July 31-Aug 2
Canada Day Line UP
North Bay
Inflatable splash park coming to North Bay waterfront
By Richard Coffin
A new attraction is coming to the Lake Nipissing waterfront in North Bay.
Splash N Go Adventure Parks has announced they’ll be setting up a mobile inflatable splash park at Shabogesic Beach.
Details on when exactly that will be haven’t been announced yet.
Port North
Nominations are Open
Updated traffic impact with roundabout construction
Free Ontario Parks day use expanded for Veterans and military members
Area volunteers honoured for their contributions
Paving work on Champlain Street Thursday
Wildfire smoke continues to linger
Police investigating bikes stolen from local hotels
Procurement for Provincewide Primary Care Medical Record System
Police highlighting safety risks with ongoing roadside solicitation
Local Business
Voyageur becomes Canadian launch customer for Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System
By Richard Coffin
Voyageur Aviation, headquartered in North Bay, is getting into drone technology.
They’ve signed a purchase agreement for the Airbus U030 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), marking the first sale into Canada.
The agreement was signed at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.
Mining technical support and service centre opens in North Bay
Summer launch for Uber in North Bay
PORT NORTH BAY Elevates Businesses With Innovative Virtual Office Packages
Applications Open for Advanced Manufacturing Funding
LMG reports a strong rebound with May job postings
Investing to Protect Forestry Workers in Huntsville
Boosting Trade and Create Jobs in Key Sectors
Ontario Investing to Accelerate Made-in-Canada Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Ontario Modernizing Immigration Program to Fill In-Demand Jobs
Spotlight
Punk Night
The All-Wheel Park is turning up the volume later this month!
Join everyone on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. for a free, all-ages punk concert featuring Ethos, Spillover and Bad Ancestors.
Ride the park, catch the music, and bring your lawn chair (or your skateboard, bike,
The B.E.C.O.M.I.N.G. Method: Life Beyond Limiting Beliefs
Stress Awareness Month? In THIS Economy?? Say Less!
Stress Awareness Month? In THIS Economy?? Say Less!
(Update) All but one flood-impacted city roads reopened with school buses cancelled (April 15) in North Bay area
Rotary4Kids Raises $112,000 and counting for special needs kids!
Chewie nearing retirement
Adam Dennis wins Jim Aspin Memorial Award as Executive of the Year
Tired of Fighting About “Nothing?
Love Is an Action Word (It’s Harder Than You Think)
News
Disaster recovery assistance available for two Almaguin communities
By Richard Coffin
The province is providing Disaster Recovery Assistance for several communities around Ontario, including Burk’s Falls and Armour Township, after spring flooding.
Officials say residents, small businesses, farms and not-for-profit organizations in certain areas can apply to the program for damage caused by the flooding that is
Seven new fires in Nipissing District and fire ban in West Nipissing
Enhanced mental health support focus of new partnership
Campaign aims to protect Bray Lake in Almaguin
Sturgeon Falls drug lab dismantled by RCMP and OPP
Feast on the Farm set for Aug. 9
West Nipissing honours community volunteers
Ontario Unveils Proposed Route for Northern Shield Energy Corridor
UPDATE: Tornado warning issued in West Nipissing
