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FOR December 15, 2025 Today’s snow survey measurements show a snow depth increase of 8.0 cm, and snow water equivalence increase of 14.7 mm from the last survey on December 1, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part

By Richard Coffin Two Southern Ontario residents are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Powassan on the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a vehicle for speeding at about 5 pm on Saturday. The OPP says a search resulted suspected cocaine, oxycodone tablets, cannabis,

By Richard Coffin Prep work continues for the coming snowmobile season. The North Bay Snowmobile Club has been packing area trails, which remain closed at this time. On the weekend officials said the snow is still a bit thin, but every pass helps push frost into the ground and the

Downtown Business Survey Highlights Strong Support for NBPS Storefront The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has released the results of its recent survey of downtown businesses, assessing the NBPS storefront and its impact on community safety. The survey, conducted from October 30 to November 15, 2025, included responses from 47

Mutual recognition of goods and services will reduce costly trade barriers and build a more competitive and self-reliant economy  As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and unleash its full economic potential, the province is taking the next steps to implement mutual recognition of goods and services

By Brooke Bertrand, MA, RP The Weight of Grief in Reflective Seasons: What We Gain When We Talk About Loss In reflective seasons, such as the end of the year, loss can feel heavier, closer, sharper, unavoidable. Grief can feel like a lonely experience and yet grief and loss is

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) conducted a two-night traffic enforcement initiative on Lakeshore Drive, focusing on speeding following the recent reduction of the posted speed limit to 50 km/h. The goal of the initiative was to reinforce driver awareness of the new speed limit and to address ongoing

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