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The North Bay Battalion will open a best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Brantford Bulldogs on the road at 7 p.m. Friday, the Ontario Hockey League club announced Sunday. The Battalion finished fifth in the Central Division and eighth in the conference, while Brantford was first in the

Troops seize playoff berth The North Bay Battalion kicked in the playoff door and charged right through it. Goaltender Mike McIvor provided 29 saves for his third shutout of the Ontario Hockey League season to backstop North Bay to a 4-0 victory Sunday over the Sudbury Wolves, securing the eighth

Loving wife of 40 years to Jack Edwards of Pembroke. Caring and devoted mother to John (Melanie) Edwards of Foresters Falls, Chanelle (Murray) Watchorn of Pembroke, Lisa Edwards (Jim Barkey) of Renfrew, and Vickie of Pembroke. Cherished Nanny to 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Monique leaves behind her brothers Barry

Carney calls Election for April 28  Nipissing-Timiskaming Liberal candidate Pauline Rochefort officially kicked off her election bid today, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s April 28 federal election announcement. “We’re ready to show the voters that we will take action in Nipissing-Timiskaming,” said Rochefort. Report North Bay Stay Informed

By My North Bay Now Staff Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day election campaign. Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor who became prime minister on March 14, faces a challenge from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, New

The City of North Bay is hosting a Day Camp on April 4 for children ages 6 to 12 at the Elmwood Community Hub. Kids can enjoy games, activities, and crafts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited. To register, visit northbay.ca/youthprograms

Seasonal load restrictions are now in place for heavy vehicles on some roads. The annual limits, which are in effect until May 15th, aim to prevent our roads from being permanently damaged during the spring thaw. Report North Bay – Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free During the reduced load period,

Lumberjacks ride Shillinglaw to victory over Voodoos Buoyed by a four-point night from their captain Adam Shillinglaw, the Hearst Lumberjacks went on to down the Powassan Voodoos 7-2 Saturday in the second meeting of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. This sees the Lumberjacks

1935-2025  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Smith at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on March 11, 2025, at 90 years of age.  Len was the devoted husband of Gert Smith for 70 years. He was the proud father of 2 daughters and

It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Louise Gregory.  She passed on March 16, 2025 at the NBRHC with her family and friends at her side. Pat was predeceased by her son, Dean, in 1994, and her husband, Ches in 2016. She leaves