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The Powassan Voodoos stayed close to home for the organization’s first new player signing of the 2026-27 season.  The Voodoos inked 17-year-old forward Cedar Montreuil from the North Bay U18 AAA Trappers, the club announced on Monday.  The Mattawa product had a stellar season with the Great North U18

A Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay and District staff member has been recognized for three decades of kindness, leadership and service to the community. As the third annual Kindness Week wrapped up on Friday, May 29, Peer Support worker Arif Majeed received the Mary Davis Heart of Kindness

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network is renewing its Northern Ontario Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), branded as Core5, one of nine OVIN regional sites across Ontario. The Government of Ontario, through OVIN, will invest up to $2.5 million, which is supported by

Residents and visitors to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts can expect to see new signage at public beaches this summer to help them make an informed decision before entering the water. After an internal assessment, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has shifted away from

By Richard Coffin West Nipissing’s mayor says she’s grateful the municipality had the opportunity to be part of, and contribute, to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Small Cities Initiative. That also includes the development of the Small Cities Playbook for Action. “Over the past two

By Richard Coffin Work will soon be getting underway on a regulation cricket ground and two new FIFA sized soccer fields at the Omischl Sports Complex. At this week’s meeting, Council approved a change order with EllisDon for nearly $5.9 million. It also includes repairs to artificial turf

By Richard Coffin This year’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $65,000 for the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The event was held on Sunday at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander. Officials say proceeds this year are supporting a Central Monitoring

By Richard Coffin While area teachers are taking in professional development on Friday, area kids can head to the carousels and mini train in North Bay. Weather permitting, the waterfront attractions will be open from 1-8 pm for the PD Day. Meantime, the Restoration Jazz Band is holding a fundraising

By Richard Coffin Northern Ontario and rural municipal leaders are making sure transportation infrastructure in our neck of the woods remains part of the national conversation. Several groups, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), sat down with Federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon, FedNor Minister Patty Hajdu and Ontario’

By Richard Coffin Five honorary degrees are being bestowed by Nipissing University at next week’s convocation ceremonies. Recipients include former MP and Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota, Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing Beckie Scott, former CTV News national anchor Lisa LaFlamme,  former Chief Justice of the