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The Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Battalion has acquired two picks for a second-round choice in the OHL Priority Selection this April, it was announced Tuesday. North Bay got second- and fourth-rounders in 2028 from the Saginaw Spirit in exchange for a second in 2025 that originally belonged to

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce (NBDCC) is marking a milestone.  It’s been incorporated for 130 years.   To celebrate, the business group is inviting people to drop by for coffee and a cupcake on Thursday, Jan. 9.   “With over 650 members strong, the North

By Richard Coffin Job postings were down in Nipissing in November.   The Labour Market Group reports 387 job postings were recorded that month.   “While this figure represents a significant decrease in month-over-month (-22.4%,- 112) comparisons, it is a slight decrease in year-over-year (-4.4%,-20) comparisons,” states the

By Richard Coffin Five outdoor rinks are now open in North Bay.   The city says they include the rinks at Greenhill Playground, Kinette Playground, Riverbend – Kerr Park, Birchaven (Sage) Park and Veronica Park.  They’re all listed in fair condition.   Work continues to get the other six skating locations, including

By Richard Coffin A strike at Ontario’s 24 public colleges, including Canadore, has been averted. After more than six months of negotiations, the bargaining team representing over 15,000 college faculty across Ontario has signed a Memorandum of Agreement. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) says there are

With great love and fondness, we celebrate the life of Russell Colvin, who passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Known for his infectious smile, sharp wit, and boundless generosity, Russell brought joy and warmth to everyone he encountered. Whether it was through his devotion to

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Marie Darnell at the North Bay Regional Health Center on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at the age of 42 years. Marie was the beloved spouse of Matthew Darnell and the loving Mother to Eddie Darnell. Marie will

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday January 3, 2025, at the age of 80 years. Cheryl was the beloved wife of the late Ernie Reid, and the loving mother to Debbie Walker, David Walker, and Daniel Walker

With Host Jennifer Tocheri Welcome to the season finale of The Crew Up North Podcast! I thought it would be fun to wrap up season one (and 2024) by putting together a Best Of clips episode! I’ve had some amazing guests on and they’ve all been so wonderfully

By Richard Coffin The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief is thanking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his commitment to First Nation issues during his time in office.    In a statement, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says Trudeau’s efforts to promote reconciliation, improve living conditions, tackle boil water advisory issues,