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Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday May 18, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Bruce was the beloved husband of the late Donna Edwards (nee Gow) and the cherished best friend of Lynne Harrison. He was

1955-2025  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Curtis Chadbourn on May 15, 2025 at his residence in his 70th year.  Curtis was the cherished husband of Wendy and proud father of Lawrence.  Grandpa to Kaydence, Patience, Brock and Chloe.  He is survived by his

Robert will be forever missed by his family, Ramona, daughters Kirsten, Molly (Sylvain Leblond), and most beloved grandchildren, Colton and Olivia.  Robert was predeceased by his Father Marc, Mother Yvonne, brothers Hector and Alain. Also survived by his siblings Suzanne (Mike Carrier), Denis, Joanne (Danny Amyot), Carole (Cory Martin), and

The City of North Bay is pleased to announce that construction is now underway to upgrade a section of Premier Road, from Fowler Street to Champlain Park, including the installation of new sidewalks. Staging for the project has been completed, and the contractor, Pioneer Construction Inc., will begin pulverizing the

Province investing $11.3 million to support economic growth in northeastern Ontario The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and jobs in the forest sector by investing $11.3 million in five research, innovation and modernization projects in northeastern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will help accelerate

A 25-year-old Toronto man, and a 32-year-old North Bay woman were arrested in North Bay last week, and a loaded handgun, drugs and cash were seized during the subsequent investigation. In the winter of 2025, the North Bay Police Service’s Street Crime Unit began an investigation in relation to

By Richard Coffin The downtown parkette at Algonquin, Main and Cassells streets is being renamed to honour a long-time city councillor and businessman.  Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to name the parkette after George Maroosis, who passed away in November 2023.   Councillor Lana Mitchell knew and worked with Maroosis

By Richard Coffin The Heritage Railway and Carousel Company confirms one of its mini-trains derailed on Monday evening.    Officials say there were no injuries to the passengers and volunteers on the train at the time.    They add they’re waiting for the Technical Safety and Standards Authority to come and

By Richard Coffin Over 20 separate incidents of thefts and fraud have led to charges for two city men. The North Bay Police Service says it was contacted by the head office of a local business in March involving an investigation done between June and October 2024. Police say over

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says a new report shows hospital spending on for-profit agencies jumped by 216% in Northeastern Ontario over 10 years.    The union cites a research study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.   Officials say the staffing crisis stemming from chronic underfunding