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The North Bay Police Service has received calls about a daycare scam that has been posted to social media. The on-line link for a company called “Happy Hearts Child Care” advertises childcare in our area at an affordable rate. Once the individual clicks on the link, the scammers engage in

By Richard Coffin The province is extending offers of Strong Mayor Powers to Mattawa and West Nipissing.    That announcement Wednesday, with 169 more communities being invited to get on board with the program to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure.  North Bay,

Voters in Nipissing-Timiskaming have five federal candidates to choose from on election day.    Elections Canada has confirmed the list for the April 28 vote.   They include John Janssen with the People’s Party of Canada, Garry Keller for the Conservatives, the New Democrats’ Valerie Kennedy, Louise Poitras with the Green

By Richard Coffin Job postings in Nipissing were ‘significantly’ higher year-over-year in February.  The Labour Market Group reports a 19% jump with 489 job postings that month.   However, it’s down slightly (3%) month over month.   “Putting a damper on the positive trend from January and December which saw an

By Richard Coffin The mayors of several small cities, including West Nipissing, are gathering in Lethbridge, Alberta next week (April 14-16) to continue their work on addressing substance use issues.   The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says they’re developing the first municipally led, integrated standards for treatment,

It is with profound sadness that the Charron family announces the passing of Beverley Ann Charron (née Saari) on Monday April 7, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Beverley was 77 years old.  Born to Weikko and Beatrice Saari (dec.) of Mattawa, beloved

By Richard Coffin The city is taking action on affordable housing issues in the community. That from Councillor Justine Mallah, Chair of Community Services, who says they’ve heard loud and clear from residents that are concerned about the housing crisis, especially affordable housing options. “The Community Safety and Wellbeing

The snowpack has decreased by 5.1 cm while the snow water equivalence has decreased by 21.3 mm since the previous snow survey on April 1, 2025, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning

With the election less than three weeks away, Food Banks Canada is calling on the federal parties to commit to cutting food insecurity in half by 2030. The group that represents 5,500 food banks across the country says almost a quarter of Canadians are living with food insecurity, adding

Peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 75 years. Joe was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Tokaryk) Boyle, and the loving father to Jordan (Lisa), and Jessica White (Jedd). He was the cherished Papa to Fynn, Declan, Aoife, Gunnar, and Chipp.