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A recent surge in fraud-related reports, including a local resident losing a quarter of a million dollars, has police urging residents to remain vigilant. North Bay OPP says in the past several weeks, officers have responded to multiple incidents involving cryptocurrency scams, online marketplace frauds, romance scams, and gift card

Ontario’s NDP vows to continue to push the government for safety improvements on Highways 11 and 17.   This after Bill 49 was defeated this week at Queen’s Park.   Along with ensuring scales and inspection sites were staffed daily for at least 12 hours, the bill called for sufficient

The Near North District School says it will comply completely with the Education Minister’s binding directions, within the timelines specified. This after a governance review of the board and letter from the minister was formally received at a special board meeting this week. “Be it further resolved that the

North Bay has joined Callander in recognizing the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans with commemorative crosswalks. Three have been painted at the intersection of Chippewa and Ferguson streets, outside Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens, where North Bay’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony takes place. STAY INFORMED – Click here to

Ottawa's 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects. The spending plan was tabled in Ottawa on Tuesday with projections for bigger

A celebration of life. That’s what artist Corbin Elliot says is the inspiration behind the new mural on the former City Laundry building at the corner of McIntyre East and Regina Street. “It’s celebrating being together in community and nature,” he says. “Finding the beauty within simplicity and

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Health Sciences North (Sudbury) on Friday October 28, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Michel was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Beckett) Perreault, and the loving father to Ronald Perreault (Sophie), Karly Smith (Josh), Katie Perreault (Matt)

The Obituary of Jayne Frances Coons The Picture of Jayne as a Graduate of University of Toronto Law School is in the Blue Binder and is to go with the obituary.  The death is announced of Jayne Francis Coons in her 89th year.  Jayne was born in Timmins, Ontario and

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colette Tremblay (nee Gendron), who passed away peacefully on October 31, surrounded by her loving family. Colette was a woman of great warmth, selflessness, and brightness to all. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—cooking delicious

The province is accepting nominations for the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, says the deadline is Nov. 15. “Volunteers are the backbone of our community, helping people in need, supporting after-school programs, mentoring youth, coaching sports, and more,” says Fedeli. “We encourage local organizations to nominate exceptional