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The North Bay Battalion made defenceman Sam Weedmark of the Don Mills Flyers U18s its first-round pick Wednesday in the Ontario Hockey League Under-18 Priority Selection. The Battalion took goaltender Logan Coates of the North Bay Trappers U18s in the second round and right winger Alex Kontos of the Toronto

The Ontario government is investing $50,000 for 2024-25 to K’Tigaaning Midwives – Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada, and $200,000 in 2025-26, through the Indigenous Midwifery Program. The investment supports maternal and child health by providing culturally appropriate care to Indigenous families in our community.  “Ontario’s Indigenous

Nipissing University receives transformational gift to expand and enhance rare dementia research, support and education nationally  Nipissing University announced a transformational $5M investment to support the continued development and national expansion of Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada). This gift will support the expansion of dementia research, support services, and

By Richard Coffin The Health Unit is reporting seven active cases of measles in the North Bay Parry Sound District.   According to its website, the confirmed case count is now up to 30.   At last check, it was 17 last week.   Report North Bay – Stay Informed – Subscribe for free to

By Richard Coffin Sienna Senior Living says the new Northern Heights community on the former St Joseph’s hospital site is only months away from opening.    The company’s latest earnings report says the 160-bed long-term care home is slated to open in the third quarter.    Premier Doug Ford was

By Richard Coffin Canadore College’s first High-Performance Sports Summer Academy is underway. The program is designed for dedicated athletes looking to enhance their physical performance through expert-led strength training and conditioning. Officials say there are still spots available. “The purpose of the Academy is to improve physical capabilities of

By Richard Coffin The Smile Cookie campaign may be over, but the smiles continue for over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and the United States.   Tim Hortons says a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised with the sale of the tasty treats this year.   Restaurant owners will be

By Richard Coffin Equipment vandalism was listed as the cause of a power outage affecting a large swath of area from West Nipissing to the South River area.   That was according to Hydro One’s outage map, which also said about 2,400 customers were impacted.   The power was restored

By Richard Coffin Foraco International has a new Vice President of its Canadian operations in North Bay.    Tim Bremner, CEO of the global drilling services company announced the appointment of Enrick Tremblay to the position.   Officials say he has an extensive professional background as both a professional engineer and geologist,

FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.  “Water levels in the Mattawa area remain above normal and minor flooding is occurring