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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says job cuts are not what’s needed at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). This after the hospital announced a few measures last week, including a reduction of staff, to achieve $5.6 million in budget savings. Michael Hurley, president of

There are three key recommendations after a road safety review of Algonquin Avenue between the Highway 11/17 bypass and Lansdowne Avenue. The city says the review was completed in response to concerns about pedestrian safety and collisions. “Potential solutions, including a pedestrian signal and crossover, were explored but ultimately

Nearly 50 Northern Ontario businesses will be featured at the world’s largest indoor agri-food exhibition next month.   The Government of Canada is helping establish the 22nd annual Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.  “We have an incredible agricultural sector in Northern Ontario, and

A new report from Food Banks Canada says poverty and hunger are ‘normalizing’ in Canada.   Officials also say without bold legislative action, volunteers and donations alone can’t keep pace with what they say is a ‘relentless soaring need’.   The report says visits to Canada’s food banks hit close

The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce handed out its awards of excellence on the weekend. Barclay House Retirement Living is Business of the Year with 16 or more employees. Nurse Next Door won Small Business of the Year with 6–15 employees while Horse Ability Equine-Assisted Therapy is

A 38-year-old North Bay resident is facing 17 charges after the OPP says he failed to stop for officers during a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police say they attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 17 West of North Bay, with a stationary OPP cruiser struck and

The city and Department of National Defence will be giving an update on efforts to address polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) originating from the Jack Garland Airport and CFB North Bay. They’re co-hosting a public information session on Nov. 19 (3 pm) at the Best Western. “During the session, subject matter

The North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee invites photographers of all ages to celebrate 100 years of design by capturing the connection between architecture and nature in North Bay. This year’s theme highlights how air, water, and land shape our built environment — from historic landmarks to modern designs. New deadline:

The best way to reduce food waste is to not create it in the first place. Plan meals, buy only what you need, and get creative with leftovers. Every small step helps keep good food out of the trash and supports a circular economy. Waste Reduction Week is October 20

First-of-its kind project in the G7 will create 18,000 jobs and secure province’s energy future As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the province is investing $1 billion through the Building Ontario Fund in the first small modular