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It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Ethel Loreen (Dee) Sykes at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Monday February 16, 2026, at the age of 89 years. Reunited with her husband Melvin, son Kenneth, long-time partner Alcide Mercier, brother Glenn, grandson Tyler, great granddaughter Harper,

Seniors from across the North Bay-Parry Sound region came together at Canadore College on Friday, February 27, 2025, for the Aging With Confidence Seniors Information Fair, a dynamic event dedicated to promoting healthy aging and active living. The fair featured local programs, services, and supports designed to help older adults

The City of North Bay is shaping future plans for the Sam Jacks Recreation Complex and the Steve Omischl Sports Complex. Consultations with facility user groups, local schools, and neighbouring residents are already underway and will be followed in the coming weeks by engagement opportunities with the broader community. The

Turning aside every attempt fired his way, Timmins Rock netminder Ayden Mullen posted his second shutout of the season as part of a 5-0 triumph over the Powassan Voodoos in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting Friday at McIntyre Arena. The hometown Rock notched the night’s initial marker

Nick Wellenreiter and Ethan Procyszyn each scored two goals and added an assist to power the North Bay Battalion to a 6-3 Ontario Hockey League victory Friday night over the Sudbury Wolves. Sebastien Gervais and Arseny Pronin also scored, and goaltender Jack Lisson contributed 40 saves in a stellar showing

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a 36-year-old North Bay man following an incident on February 22 in which a laser pointer was directed at a police cruiser, briefly blinding the officer driving. At approximately 10 p.m., two officers were on general patrol in the Lakeshore Drive

April 12, 1960-February 21, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark William Nicholson, who left us on February 21, 2026, at the age of 65. Mark was predeceased by his father, Marvin William Nicholson, and his mother, Winnifred Isabelle Nicholson, and is lovingly remembered by his devoted

By Richard Coffin More than 110 exhibitors, including several locally, are part of the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase at this year’s Prospectors and Developer’s Association of Canada conference. The annual event takes place March 1-4, in Toronto. Officials say it’s the world’s premier mineral exploration &

By Richard Coffin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services says Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing concern locally and across the country. “These fires ignite without any warning and grow rapidly and violently,” says Chris Nichol, Fire Prevention Officer. He’s highlighting a Health Canada recall of approximately 20,000

By Richard Coffin Two Nipissing Lakers have been officially named to Team Canada for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. 50 athletes, including four guides, are set to represent Canada at the March 6-15 event in Italy. That includes Madison Mullin, a visually impaired Nordic skier, who has committed