Report North Bay Staff

New legislation will protect Ontario health care by strengthening governance and transparency, enhancing patient care and improving service delivery The Ontario government has re-introduced the More Convenient Care Act to continue to deliver on the province’s plan to protect health care and provide more people with the right publicly

New funding will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty As the next step in its plan to protect Ontario workers in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty, the provincial government is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the

By Richard Coffin The Algonquin Regiment is the original tie that binds North Bay, Timmins and Steenbergen, Netherlands together. The Dutch community was liberated by the regiment 80 years ago. Now, the mayors of all three communities have signed a declaration of friendship, formally recognizing the lasting ties forged through

The Papal Conclave to elect a new Pope begins on May 7  The Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting Masses in four areas of Northern Ontario to pray for the Papal Conclave which will begin on May 7.  Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21,

By Richard Coffin Anishinabek Police say officers seized suspected cocaine, cannabis and over 1,100 pills after a search of a residence in Garden Village, Nipissing on Sunday. Two people, a 60-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man, from Nipissing First Nation face several charges including drug possession for purpose of

By Richard Coffin 15 community baseball diamonds, including Goulard Park in West Nipissing are being built, enhanced or refurbished thanks to the Jays Care Foundation.   On Sunday, West Nipissing was announced as one of the Field of Dreams recipients.    The charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays is committing more

By Brad Aubin More than 250 municipal leaders from across the north are in North Bay this week (May 5-7) for the annual Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) conference. This year’s theme is “The Next 100 Years” and pays tribute to North Bay’s upcoming centennial in 2025

1961-2025  William passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the age of 63.  He is survived by his wife, Darlene Church (nee McLeod). Dear father of Joe McLeod, Samantha Goulais (Clayton), Billy-Joe Church (Nina), and Joshua McLeod. He will be missed by

It is with sadness that the entire family of Donald Joseph Turcotte announce his peaceful passing on April 15, 2025. He is now with his beloved Heather (2023).   Born and raised in Timmins, ON. on April 29, 1947 to Rene (2005) and Marguerite Turcotte (2003)  Brother to Sandra Doucet, Lorraine

March 25, 1941 – May 3, 2025  It is with enduring love that we share the passing of Albert Gerald Falconi on May 3, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren.  Born to Michele (Michael) Falconi and Anne Felice on March 25, 1941, Albert—known lovingly as Dad and