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Ontario Accelerated Plan Roads to the Ring of Fire Five Years Ahead of Schedule
Accelerated construction schedule and new economic partnerships with First Nations will see roads begin to open in 2030
the Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in
Fraud Prevention Month Highlights the Hidden Crime
Community invited to discover impact of Nipissing research
FedNor minister says there’s a ‘buzz on the floor’ at PDAC
Provincial funding to expand community programs and services in Nipissing
March is Fraud Prevention Month
More Alouette buses running
Taking Next Steps to Widen Highway 17 Between Renfrew and Arnprior
Set to open this summer!
Sports
Troops whitewash IceDogs
Evgeny Dubrovtsev scored one goal and added an assist and goaltender Jack Lisson made 21 saves for his first Ontario Hockey League shutout as the North Bay Battalion blanked the Niagara IceDogs 5-0 Sunday.
Ryder Cali, Ethan Procyszyn, Ryder Carey and Sebastien Gervais contributed a goal apiece as the Battalion
Powassan skates to shutout win in Iroquois Falls
Timmins shutout win over Powassan
Battalion wins it in third
Powassan caps off road trip with win in Blind River
Voodoos solid in road victory vs. Eagles
Battalion doubles 67’s
Milestone reached in Lakers men’s volleyball program
Canadore Volleyball Athletes Earn Top OCAA Honours and National Recognition
Troops down Peterborough
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Fraud Prevention Month Highlights the Hidden Crime
Impacting Canada and North Bay
Fraud is often described as a hidden crime and one that does not always leave visible damage but can have lasting financial and emotional impacts on victims. Increasingly, fraud is facilitated through technology, carried out across borders and connected to organized criminal networks operating well
Community invited to discover impact of Nipissing research
March is Fraud Prevention Month
Getting ready for the Coldest Night of the Year
Bay Block Party expanding with The Strumbellas to headline
Dinner theatre event helps celebrate Black History Month
International Women's Day 2026
Learning through conversations: Living Stories event to explore lived experiences with rare dementia
Special Olympics Ontario snowshoeing qualifier in North Bay on Saturday
Two upcoming events honour legacy of Jack Lyons
North Bay
Provincial funding to expand community programs and services in Nipissing
By Richard Coffin
Two Nipissing non-profits are getting some financial help from the province.
MPP Vic Fedeli says $240,000 is going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District to expand the Big Steps to Success (BS2S) mentorship program beyond the initial pilot phase to a three
More Alouette buses running
Set to open this summer!
Seniors Gather at Canadore College to learn about healthy aging and active lifestyles
Shaping the Future of Sam Jacks and Steve Omischl Recreation Sites
North Bay Police Officer temporarily blinded by the laser
Officials warn of potential fire hazard with recalled power banks
Paralympics to include two Nipissing Lakers
PHARA and The Salvation Army supporting people with assistive devices program
Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Focuses on Preventing Serious Collisions
Local Business
FedNor minister says there’s a ‘buzz on the floor’ at PDAC
By Richard Coffin
From Davos to New Delhi, we’ve heard the Prime Minister say Canada has what the world wants as he secures new partnerships and investment.
Officials say that includes critical minerals and mining-related expertise in Northern Ontario.
It’s all on display this week in Toronto with
Dozen local companies heading to world’s ‘premier’ mining convention
Tourism North Bay says visitors spent $120 million here last year
City to support businesses looking to tap into defence industry
Milestone flight for Propair in North Bay
WestJet flights from North Bay to Calgary start in June
Connecting Canadore students with future employers
Chamber says social issues are business issues
December job postings down in Nipissing
Federal funding to help Kap Paper diversify toward growth markets
Spotlight
Love Is an Action Word (It’s Harder Than You Think)
By Brooke Bertrand, MA, RP
February 15, 2026
The real measure of intimacy isn’t a holiday, it’s what happens every day.
You’re reading this the day after a major love-centric holiday. And that’s on purpose. Some of you may have had a lovely holiday. Others may
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Port North Bay Charts Bold Course
Sudbury Five Name Joey Puddister as Head Coach and GM
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City honouring veterans with new crosswalks
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Ontario Accelerated Plan Roads to the Ring of Fire Five Years Ahead of Schedule
Accelerated construction schedule and new economic partnerships with First Nations will see roads begin to open in 2030
the Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in
Taking Next Steps to Widen Highway 17 Between Renfrew and Arnprior
Do you have an interest to the updates to the Source Protection Plan
NPSC Celebrates Long-Serving Trustee John Willemsen
Ontario Protecting Northern and Rural Livestock Producers
Ontario Increasing Access to Dementia Care in Long-Term Care Homes
Chiefs of Ontario want improvements to northern highway safety
Province Honours 2025 Order of Ontario Appointees
Ontario Launches Canada’s First Occupational Exposure Registry to Protect Workers