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By Richard Coffin Friday, Dec. 20th, 2024 Ontario’s Green Party has nominated its candidate for Nipissing in the next provincial election.  Colton Chaput, a fourth-year nursing student is from the North Bay area.   The party says he recognizes the need for a provincial government that prioritizes the wellbeing of

By Richard Coffin It’s a big weekend for the North Bay Santa Fund.   Volunteers and members of 33 Service Battalion will pack hundreds of baskets with holiday groceries and gifts on Sunday, Dec. 22.   That’s taking place at 2 pm at Canadore’s Commerce Court Campus.   Delivery takes

40,000 views in a short span Port North Bay's Virtual Office "Future of the Office" video featuring well known actress and host of " The Crew Up North Podcast" Jennifer Tocheri, filmed and edited by Alisha Audrey Visuals has been a hit. In collaboration

Peacefully in his sleep with his beautiful wife Helen by his side, James (Jim) Edward Harney passed away at home at the age of 87 on December 16, 2024.  Jim was born on September 1, 1937 in Port Arthur, ON.  He spent a great deal of his life in Thunder

North Bay Rotary donates funds to area food banks The Rotary Club of North Bay has donated a total of $35,000 to 16 food banks in North Bay and the surrounding communities this summer and fall.  The North Bay and Salvation Army food banks each received $5,000, West

The North Bay Police Service arrested a 26-year-old woman for assault and assault with a weapon. At approximately 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024, the accused was present on the property of a business on Main Street East, North Bay. The accused had previously been asked to stay

The North Bay Battalion has signed centre Ryder Cali to an education and development agreement, the Ontario Hockey League club announced Wednesday. General manager John Winstanley acquired Cali’s OHL rights from the Soo Greyhounds on Sept. 13 for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection and three

Marco Mignosa scored one goal and added an assist as the Soo Greyhounds defeated the North Bay Battalion 4-1 in a chippy Ontario Hockey League game Wednesday night. Brodie McConnell-Barker, Brady Martin and Charlie Hilton each had one goal, and goaltender Landon Miller made 31 saves. Soo has a won-lost-extended

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police say there are no concerns for public safety after a heavy police presence in Papineau-Cameron Township overnight.    Several OPP units, including the Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators and others were on the scene near the intersection of Richards Road and Chenier Road.

By Richard Coffin Thursday, Dec. 19th, OLG says Ray Penasse was dealt a winning hand in the Nov.13 POKER LOTTO draw.   He matched five of five cards to win the money.   “I was at the store when I asked the clerk to validate my POKER LOTTO ticket. I had