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By Richard Coffin A new report says governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says new estimates show that requires up to 480-thousand new homes being built every year

By Richard Coffin Several local residents and businesses will be ‘Up the Creek Without a PADDLE’ on Trout Lake on Friday.    The 16th annual fundraiser supports the PADDLE Program, Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences.    People will be stranded in a dragon boat off Olmsted Beach with no way

By Richard Coffin Along with being MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming, Pauline Rochefort has a couple of added tasks on Parliament Hill.   She has been sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development).    “The Canadian government is working to help rural communities grow and succeed, recognizing how important

By Richard Coffin It was an event officials say was a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, resilience and joy.    OUTLoud North Bay’s 4th annual Drag Race fundraiser was held last weekend.    Participants walked or ran the 5 km race along the Kate Pace Way through Lee Park and back – wearing

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Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday June 16, 2025, at the age of 63 years. Sylvain was the loving father to Stephanie Lamarche (Jesse), Patrick Lamarche (Kristiana), and Brooklyn Renaud. He was the cherished grandfather to Ethan,

The North Bay Battalion has traded right winger Jacob Therrien to the Owen Sound Attack for as many as four Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection picks, the club announced Wednesday. North Bay received Owen Sound’s second-round choice in 2029, the Kitchener Rangers’ third-rounder in 2026 and the Kingston Frontenacs’

By Richard Coffin Les Compagnons des francs loisirs is looking to Council to approve the addition of a fourth flag outside of city hall.   Right now, the Ontario, Canadian and city flags are flown permanently.  Nathalie Drolet, board president and Arnaud Claude, managing director are requesting the Franco-Ontarian flag be

After deep reflection, I’ve made the decision not to seek a renewal of my contract. My time as President of Canadore College will conclude on January 26, 2026. Serving this incredible community has been a profound honour. Together, we’ve built a student-first culture, transformed our campuses, created new

By Richard Coffin The province says it’s refocusing the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to protect the region’s economy now and in the future.   This as the board approved nearly 80 projects at its meeting in Timmins on Tuesday.  Officials say NOHFC will now support projects that