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This is Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11) and city fire crews are emphasizing the importance of using, charging and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely. North Bay Fire & Emergency Services says the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-cigarettes and more, introduces unique fire risks. Stay

March 13, 1931 - July 8, 2025  We are saddened to announce the passing of Ted Price on July 8, 2025 at the age of 94.  Ted was born in Bolivia to Canadian parents Robert and Irene Price.  His family moved to Ontario when he was a toddler, and growing

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot and injured by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers on Sunday, near Highway 11 in the Latchford area. The SIU says on Friday, OPP officers were searching for the man, who was believed to be armed.

The donations are still being counted but nearly $94,000 was raised in this year’s CIBC Run for the Cure in North Bay, in support of those with breast cancer. Kevin Oschefski was one of three Run Day Determination Award winners. Over four days last week, the Country 90.

Update: Kevin O’s One More Walk Home has raised closed to $31,000. Over $23,000 and counting. Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here That’s how much had been raised online for Kevin Oschefski’s One More Walk Home by the time he wrapped up his

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Madill, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and respected teacher. He passed away at his home on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Allan Glen Madill was 89 and was the beloved husband of Patricia for 65 years.  Loving father

Ryder Cali’s early second-period goal proved the winner and goaltender Mike McIvor made 24 saves as the North Bay Battalion defeated the Sudbury Wolves 3-1 in Ontario Hockey League action Friday night. Shamar Moses and Lirim Amidovski had the other North Bay goals before a crowd of 3,062.

Gustave gets OT winner A Cayleb Gustave breakaway goal 5:10 into overtime was the decider as the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners clipped the Powassan Voodoos 3-2 in an entertaining Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair Friday at the Powassan Sportsplex. Striking quickly, Nathan Harper gave the Gold Miners the

The emergency alert regarding an armed and dangerous person at large in the Latchford and Temagami North area remains in effect. Members of the public in the Latchford and Temagami North areas are advised to continue sheltering in place. Highway 11 was previously closed between Highway 64 and Marcotte Avenue

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Canada Post’s latest contract proposals represent a major step backward, accusing the Crown corporation of “making a mockery of the collective bargaining process” as a weeks-long strike shows no sign of resolution. In a statement Friday, CUPW national president Jan Simpson said