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By Richard Coffin Monday is a big day for the North Bay Santa Fund. That’s when the packing of the baskets takes place. Officials are supporting area families with 400 baskets of groceries and 1,500 toys for children. Volunteers are invited to help out at 6 pm on

New institution would create thousands of jobs and economic growth while bolstering Canada’s military capacity Today, the Ontario government, in partnership with the City of Toronto, federal MPs and hundreds of supporters from the financial services, accounting, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, legal, tech, defence and academic and research sectors, announced

New ‘One Project, One Process, One Decision’ model will remove duplication, attract investment and get shovels in the ground years faster  Ontario and Canada have signed a historic cooperation agreement that will significantly streamline environmental approvals for major infrastructure and resource projects through a new ‘one project, one process, one

Ethan Procyszyn scored a brilliant shorthanded goal and added two assists as the North Bay Battalion entered the Christmas break of its Ontario Hockey League schedule with a 6-2 victory Thursday night over the Guelph Storm. Brandt Harper, Nick Wellenreiter, Kent Greer and Ryder Carey each contributed one goal and

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police say they remain committed to raising awareness and enforcing Ontario’s Move Over Law to protect lives. This after a recent traffic safety initiative conducted by the North Bay OPP. Police say it was carried out on highways throughout the North Bay cluster last

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is thinking long-term as it calls for a renewed provincial partnership to help sustain the forestry industry. “When Ontario invests in the North, the entire province benefits,” says Dave Plourde, FONOM President and Mayor of Kapuskasing. “We are asking the

By Richard Coffin It’s a ‘Season of Impact’ for Northern Credit Union. They’ve donated $130,000 to local causes and groups across the 25 communities they have branches in, including our area. “Giving back is part of who we are year-round, but there’s something especially meaningful about

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred between approximately 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. in the area of Seymour Street, Franklin Street, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. One individual was transported to hospital. While a suspect has not yet been

By Richard Coffin A flash freeze warning is in effect for the North Bay area, and it’s impacting school buses. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services advises all school buses across all weather corridors are cancelled today (Friday, Dec. 19).  Schools remain open. Environment Canada says the rain will change

The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is confirming the ongoing delivery of the Cold Weather Program by Crisis Centre North Bay for the 2025/26 winter season and providing an update on the Board’s operational direction for 2026. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest