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By Richard Coffin Job postings in July saw big gains year-over-year in Nipissing. The Labour Market Group reports 839 job postings that month. That’s up 80% compared to July last year and nearly 15% month-over-month. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites and Virtual Offices Available

By Richard Coffin It’s still summer, but the Near North Palliative Care Network has an eye to winter with an art contest they’re holding.oung artists ages 7-18 are being invited to take 9’’ by 12’’ winter-themed pieces will become part of their Winter Wishes Collection, with selected

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police report a child has died after a two-vehicle collision involving a dump truck and a passenger vehicle. The North Bay OPP says officers responded just before 5:30 pm on Monday to a collision on Highway 17 in East Ferris Township. Police say an

Bernie passed unexpectedly on Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 54 years of age. Predeceased by his mother Linda Tozer and father Guenter Klimmek. Loving father of daughter Natasha Damore (husband Luke Damore) and granddaughters Arlene, Blake, Josie, daughter Cassie Charbonneau (husband Jesse Charbonneau), grandsons Chase and Brently and granddaughter Amelia

Peacefully with family by his side at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice Sunday, August 30th, 2026 in his 91st year. Kong Mong Hong Ken was the beloved husband of the late Ngan Kou Rose Hong. Loving father of Raymond Hong of North Bay, Linda Hong of Toronto, Owen Hong, Ben Hong

It is with profound sadness and loving hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Reg (Rejean) Lafreniere on August 28, 2026, at the age of 84, following a short battle with cancer. Reg will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Carolyn, who was by his side throughout his

By Richard Coffin Highway 17 east of North Bay reopened early Tuesday morning, about eight and a half hours after a collision on the roadway between the city and Highway 94 in East Ferris. Only a few details have been released. Around 6 pm Monday, the OPP said emergency crews

By Richard Coffin The mayor of Témiscaming says since the announcement by RYAM about its temporary shutdown coming mid-September, he’s been highlighting the tremendous potential of the industrial site. Alain Gauthier says that’s on top of speaking about the workers, families and businesses affected by the situation. The

By Richard Coffin Another filming advisory from the North Bay Police Service, this time involving smoke machines to simulate a house fire. Police and the city say the film production is taking place today (Aug. 31) from 10 am to 11:30 pm at 212 Victoria Street. They say during

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Marten River. The Temiskaming OPP says officers and emergency crews responded to the crash at about 10:45 pm Saturday on Highway 11 near Richfield Road in Marten River, with officials confirming the only