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Passed away at his home on Thursday December 11, 2025, at the age of 72 years. Kenneth was the loving father to Donna Cape (Mike), Larry Cape (Jennifer), and Kenny Wiesedeppe (Beth). He was the cherished grandfather to Amelia, Madilyn, JP, Miguel, Zach, and Roxanne. He will be lovingly remembered

Level 1 Condition Issued for the North Bay – Mattawa Watershed A Low Water Advisory for Level 1 Conditions has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). This is downgrading the confirmed Level 2 Condition that was issued in October. "Streamflow across

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday that forward Chase Thompson (Hearst Lumberjacks); defenceman Dylan Rousselle (Powassan Voodoos) and goaltender Michael Tamburro (Iroquois Falls Storm) have been named its Rogers 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending December 14. Chase Thompson, (F) Hearst Lumberjacks – In a

Nick Wellenreiter scored an empty-net goal and added two assists as the North Bay Battalion skated to a 7-3 conquest of the Niagara IceDogs in an Ontario Hockey League game Sunday. Ethan Procyszyn, Parker Vaughan and Ryder Carey each contributed one goal and one assist, and Kaden Pitre, Lirim Amidovski

Continuing their current winning ways, the Powassan collected their sixth straight Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League triumph Saturday as the dropped the Soo Thunderbirds 4-2 at the Powassan Sportsplex. A solid start saw the Voodoos skate out to an early lead before the game was six minutes old. Anthony Boyes

By Richard Coffin Nipissing West OPP says it has determined there was no foul play after a death at a Michaud Street nursing home in Sturgeon Falls. This after Ontario Provincial Police completed an investigation that began at 10 pm on Sept. 23. Police were contacted after an 85-year-old person

By Richard Coffin Mattawa Voyageur Days is coming back in July 2026. It’ll be the 27th festival. A few details on the lineup were announced on the weekend on social media. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service

By Richard Coffin The Township of Calvin is receiving up to $405,000 in provincial disaster recovery funding. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced the money to help cover emergency response costs and critical infrastructure repairs after flooding in June. “We heard the call from the Township of Calvin that

By Richard Coffin If you’re heading to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC), you’re required to wear a mask in all patients care areas.   The hospital put the measure in place, as of Monday (Dec. 15) because of the current level of hospitalizations from respiratory viruses and

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Granite Club’s Team Winters is heading to the Ontario Winter Games in Orillia in mid-February. They went undefeated at their qualifying tournament in New Liskeard on the weekend, winning the final 9-0. “I’m proud of the way the team played. They showed