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By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is out on the trails promoting safe, responsible riding for this Snowmobile Safety Week (Feb. 9-16). Provincial police say riders can expect to see officers on the trails throughout the week, supporting safe, responsible snowmobiling across the region. They say their message is

Cole Beaudoin scored three goals, including an empty-netter, and added an assist to power the Barrie Colts to a 7-4 Ontario Hockey League victory Sunday over the North Bay Battalion and a sweep of their home-and-home series. Ben Wilmott had two goals and one assist and Mason Zebeski one goal

A trio of Anthony Boyes tallies; multiple assists from Pavel Barclay and the initial Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League shutout from Cole Vreugdenhil all played a part in a 12-0 romp by the Powassan Voodoos over the French River Rapids Friday at Noelville Arena. Powassan’s Dylan Rousselle opened the

Passed away suddenly in Toronto, on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at the age of 44. Beloved father of Saige.  Dearly loved son of Wendy MacKenzie of North Bay and Al MacKenzie (Anne Marie) of Newfoundland. Much loved uncle to Oliviah. Taylor was predeceased by his beautiful sister Chandra, in 2010,

By Richard Coffin ‘Colleges matter more than ever’.  That from Dr. Sandra Efu, Canadore’s new President and CEO.  She started her new role on Jan. 27.   “At Canadore College we deliver job ready skills that help students, employers and Northern Ontario succeed in the fast-changing economy, and we look

As of Jan. 1, households across North Bay (and Ontario) can recycle more materials. Today, we’re featuring hot and cold beverage containers. This expanded list means you can now recycle not just the lids but the to-go coffee cups, too. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

Across the province, municipal elections will be taking place this October. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Are you on the Voters' List? Check, update or add your information to the voters list for municipal, district social

Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Watch - Snow Squalls Brief periods of very poor visibility in bursts of heavy snow. Northwest winds gusting to 60 to 70 km/h giving blowing snow this afternoon and early evening. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your

By Brad Aubin The province is investing over $8 million to help support a couple of local road reconstruction projects. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service $5 million is going to the City of North Bay for reconstruction

By Richard Coffin A Northern Ontario educator and outdoor learning advocate is one of several contributing authors featured in a new book. Canadian Scholars text Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada is now available. It features a chapter on School Trip Preparedness, written by Bill Steer, widely known as Back Roads