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By Richard Coffin The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority says nearly 100 paddlers will be cutting the water from Trout Lake to Mattawa on Saturday.   Using 55 canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards they’re taking part in the 64 km Mattawa River Race, from Olmstead Beach in North Bay to the

By Richard Coffin The OPP Golden Helmets are helping the Knights of Columbus mark 120 years in the city this weekend. The precision motorcycle team is putting on performances on Saturday and Sunday at Northgate Shopping Centre. The North Bay Pipes and Drums and the Rorab Shrine Cycle, Hillbilly and

A Bold, Genre-Bending Debut That Cuts The Noise. Empty House are set to release their debut album, ‘Rinse It Out’, on June 20. Since their formation, this four-piece has developed a gritty, forward-thinking sound that challenges listeners to reconsider society, the future & our place in it. Their singles “Psilocybin”

The Powassan Voodoos stayed close to home adding a pair to forwards and then made a trek down highway 17 to add a talented offensive defender.    All three played in the Great North U18 League last season where they put up solid numbers.  Owen Head had a solid season last

Canadore Goes Global with Third Edition of TEDx Talk Canadore College is proud to announce that the full speaker lineup from TEDxCanadoreCollege 2024 is now available for public viewing online. Marking three  years of independently organized TEDx events in Northern Ontario, Canadore College continues to lead in convening bold ideas

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