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By Richard Coffin Saving money at the grocery store… there’s a locally created app for that As grocery prices continue to rise, North Bay’s One Red Maple is helping shoppers find where their groceries cost less before they even leave home.  The Canadian tech company has created Gofer.

By Brooke Bertrand How to Stop Yelling and Start Listening There are the words we say out loud and the ones we don’t. “Why didn’t you text me back?” “Do you always have to leave the dishes?” “Can’t you just listen for once?” “Why are you always

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Harvey Ellis Millett, on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the age of 95.   Born in Nova Scotia, Harvey had a lengthy career in construction, working well into his 80s. He enjoyed fishing and was a master at

Yesterday, Nipissing University honoured 25 outstanding students at the annual Dave Marshall Leadership Awards ceremony, held at the NUSU Student Centre. The awards celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and service to both the University and the broader community. Established in recognition of Dr. Dave Marshall’s

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is welcoming its new Board of Directors. They were sworn in this week by Mayor Peter Chirico, with the new executive then elected. Joey Roussy will serve as chair for 2026. Port North Bay Fully Furnished Office Suites Available

Changes will support increased data security and greater privacy Ontario is taking action to better protect people’s privacy, public information and sensitive data, including stronger safeguards for children’s information. These updates will modernize the province’s digital government and privacy framework by introducing enhanced cyber security rules for

Province providing $750 for each homeroom teacher to ensure every classroom has the supplies students need to succeed he Ontario government is launching the Classroom Supplies Fund to provide elementary school homeroom teachers with direct access to $750 in funding each school year for classroom supplies. The new fund, which

Province proposing to allow retail business to stay open on select holidays while maintaining robust protections for workers As part of its plan to protect Ontario, support workers and businesses, and provide more choice and convenience for families, the provincial government is proposing changes that would allow retail business establishments

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 79 years. Mary Jane was the beloved wife of Francis Geauvreau and the loving mother to Lisa Toner (David). She was the cherished grandmother

Province investing $138 million for 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago The Ontario government is announcing the successful acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario.