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By Richard Coffin Homecoming is this weekend at Nipissing University. Officials say free sporting events, alumni gatherings, family activities and community celebrations are taking place on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 18-19). Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites and Virtual Offices Available “Each year, we look forward

By Richard Coffin A traffic stop turned foot pursuit has led to several charges for a 51-year-old Redbridge resident. The North Bay OPP says at approximately 11 am on Sunday a vehicle was stopped on Highway 11 for an expired permit. Police say a false identity was provided, and when

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service will have a new Deputy Chief as of Oct. 5. Officials say Robert ‘Bob’ Norman has been appointed by the board following a comprehensive executive search process. They say he brings more than 27 years of frontline and community-based policing experience with

By Richard Coffin 178 km/h.  That’s how fast the North Bay OPP says a vehicle was being driven in a posted 100 km/h zone on Highway 11 in Trout Creek at approximately 4:15 pm on Monday. Provincial Police say an officer was conducting traffic enforcement in

By Richard Coffin The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is celebrating a milestone achievement. AEI has received accreditation as an Indigenous Institute after a comprehensive assessment process through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council. Officials say it recognizes their commitment to quality assurance, culturally grounded education, and learner success. Port

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) says there is a continued interest in advocating for public education. This after they reviewed election candidate information published by municipalities, with more than 670 people running for trustee positions at English boards across the province. The association says more

By Richard Coffin The city is already putting the new community room at WFCU Place to use. A free speaker series starts this week as part of the city’s Mind/Body Fit for Life program. Officials say a wide range of topics will be covered by local presenters each

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is helping municipal candidates in October’s election learn more about mental health, addictions and homelessness challenges. A new educational resource is now available online: cmhabriefingroom.ca Along with wellness tips and practical information, officials say The Briefing Room will

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Lise passed away at home on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Lise was the treasured wife of the late Marcel Cousineau Sr., with whom she shared 27 years of marriage, and the cherished partner of Paul O’Connor Sr. for

Hilton Middlebrook passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Cassellholme on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Hilton was the cherished husband of Deloris Middlebrook (née Zoldy) and the proud father of Donna Forget (Glenn Cousineau) and the late Cathy Burns (Jim). He will be deeply missed by