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By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about this year’s Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards (NOMFA). Events, including live music, short film screenings, workshops, and more, will take place at Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury from June 18-20. One of the highlights is the awards ceremony with

By Richard Coffin With Monday being Family Day, that means it’s Family Fishing Weekend in Ontario. The province says Saturday through Monday (Feb. 14-16), Canadian residents can fish in Ontario waters for free. You don’t need a fishing licence, but all regulations and catch-limits still apply, and you’

December 24,1981-February 4, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces that Mark Arnold Keown passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2026 in Kingston, ON. He was 44 years old. Mark leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years, Janice (Gowan), his two teenage children, Eric and

The accused slashed the tires, causing fear for the safety of the victim. The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a North Bay man for criminal harassment following an incident that occurred on February 8, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the Main Street West area. STAY

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is investigating a suspicious death following the discovery of a body, in the Hwy 11 North area. Officers remain on scene, and a police presence is expected as the investigation continues. The Office of the Chief Coroner is conducting a concurrent investigation to determine

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Saturday February 7, 2026, at the age of 71 years. Bruce was the beloved husband of Brenda (nee Harper) Cunningham. He was the loving father to Laurie and Tina. Bruce will be lovingly remembered by his

Peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at the age of 95 years, one month short of her 96th birthday. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late Rene Besner, and the loving mother to Darlene Hotte (Steve) (late Ronald), ken Besner, and the late Carl

Jean Gutjahr died suddenly, yet peacefully, at home on February 5, 2026 in her 85th year. She was the cherished wife of Dean Gutjahr of North Bay. They had been married for 64 years. Loving mother of Troy of Carrollton, Texas and Glenn (Debora) of Beamsville, Ontario. Predeceased by her

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) is pleased to invite community members to participate in the fourth installment of its biannual Charity Mixed Volleyball Tournament in support of The Gathering Place. This tournament has become a growing tradition for NPSC, bringing together staff, students, and community members in

Congratulations to Steve Taylor, one of the winners of the North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee's Centennial Photo Contest. The 2025 photography contest, Through the Lens of Time: Celebrating 100 Years of Design, highlighted the connection between architecture and the natural elements of air, water, and land. Port North