Province adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds across the province As part of the government’s plan to strengthen the bail system and keep dangerous offenders behind bars, Ontario is increasing adult correctional capacity by adding more than 2,500 permanent jail beds within the next decade. The

A Gabriel Provencher goal midway through the third period proved to be the game-winner as Collège Français de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ) went on defeat the Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) 3-1 Tuesday in Centennial Cup play, presented by Tim Hortons, at Credit Union Place. The loss eliminates Greater Sudbury from the 10-team

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Farmers’ Market returns outdoors this weekend. They’ll be set up at 100 Ferguson Street from 9 am to 1:30 pm for the first outdoor market of the year. A huge list of this year’s vendors is posted on social media, and

By Richard Coffin Watch for updated population signs in communities across the region, including North Bay. We’ll get an exact picture when the results of the recently completed census are released, but estimates last year pegged the number of city residents at 62,062. Figures from Statistics Canada show

By Richard Coffin Budda boom budda bing… East Side Mario’s is back open in North Bay. The restaurant was closed for a couple of weeks for a ‘full-scale’ renovation. “The refreshed restaurant features an updated design and a more welcoming atmosphere inspired by the warmth of Little Italy, offering

By Brooke Bertrand Stress Awareness Month? In THIS Economy?? Say Less! We are already aware of our stress. Very, extremely, overwhelmingly aware. What we need now is each other.  And the Joy Train. Every April, the wellness industrial complex swings open its arms and declares it Stress Awareness Month. Candles