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Ninety-seven paddlers in 55 canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards will be participating in the 64 km Mattawa River Race from Olmsted Beach, North Bay to the Mattawa Island Conservation area. An additional 15 participants will join the last 13km of the race leaving from Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. The

New tax credit and increased access will triple the number of families able to benefit from publicly funded fertility treatment The Ontario government is helping more families access fertility treatments by expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services under the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), with a call for applications

By Richard Coffin Another trustee at the Near North District School Board has resigned.   The board says Zone 3 trustee Jeanie Fuscaldo submitted her resignation at Tuesday night’s meeting, effective June 11.   She says the decision was difficult to make and was based on an impending conflict of interest.

By Richard Coffin Three types of salami have been recalled after being linked to a Salmonella outbreak.    The Public Health Agency of Canada says they include:  * Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)  * Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and 5035 228)  * Bona brand

By Richard Coffin A new Healthbox has been set up outside the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit on Oak Street.   Along with harm reduction tools, including naloxone kits, the interactive vending machine includes sharps containers, safe sex and wellness supplies, HIV self-test kits, and more.   “We are proud

ByRichard Coffin City police Law Enforcement Torch Run takes place Wednesday A long-standing fundraising tradition continues Wednesday morning with the city police Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.   The North Bay Police Service says officers from six law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athletes are taking part in the

By Richard Coffin The province will be responsible for residential recycling in West Nipissing as of July 2.   The municipality says they’re currently working with Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization that manages recycling programs across Ontario, to ensure a smooth transition.   Officials say GFL Environmental has been retained by

By Richard Coffin New Education Director appointed at Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario has announced Natalie Joncas-Raymond will be taking over as Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer, effective September 1.   Officials say Joncas-Raymond has over 28 years of experience in education, including

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice (North Bay) on Wednesday June 4, 2025, at the age of 57 years. Trevor was the beloved spouse of Roseann Timbrell, and the loving father to Christine Caldwell (Ryan), Terra Manov (Ashton), Trevor Caldwell Jr.

Province ensuring affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy supply as part of its plan to protect Ontario Today, the Ontario government announced its plans to expand the province’s hydrogen energy advantage to ensure the province has affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to build new homes and support economic