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Highway 17 East between Bonfield and Mattawa around 10:30 pm Saturday. Mattawa’s Mike Rodden Arena is open for those in need of shelter. Hydro One crews are assessing damages after Saturday night's storm rolled through the area. Upwards of 1,300 customers between Bonfield and Mattawa

Province modernizing the delivery of French-language health services to improve quality of care and outcomes The Ontario government is improving health-care access for francophones by creating a new French Language Health Planning Centre. Designed in partnership with the Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO) and Hôpital Montfort, the

Investment will prepare students for successful futures by training 2,600 teachers in underserved regions The Ontario government is investing $55.8 million to expand teaching training seats at universities across the province to strengthen the teaching workforce and ensure Ontario has the teachers it needs in underserved and remote

Feb 1959 – June 2025 Passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Bay, ON February 12, 1959, Terry was a Christian, devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother. He was the loved husband of the late Heather Bishop.   Loving Father to

By Richard Coffin The Near North Board says a small classroom initiative at Sunset Park has grown into a school-wide movement and garden connecting student well-being, environmental stewardship, and community partnership.   Officials say the Mighty Gardeners Project was led by educators Jessica Blais and Deanna Riching.   It includes a pathway

By Richard Coffin Road work is on the way to Seymour Street.    Council approved the awarding of a nearly $9 million contract on Tuesday.   “Due to the existing and future traffic volumes on Seymour Street from Station Road to Wallace Road, which is only a two-lane road, the completed Municipal

The City of North Bay is advising the public that temporary access to the Steve Omischl Sports Complex will be in place from June 23 to Nov. 30, 2025, to facilitate the ongoing construction of the new Recreation and Community Centre. During this time, the main entrance to the complex

North Bay's Family of Rotary is pleased to invite families to come out to their 3rd Annual Rotary Community Day on July 19 at the Rotary Splash Pad/Playground. Besides enjoying the splash pad and playground, there will some fun activities with the North Bay YMCA and an

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an angel here on earth, Marguerite Adele Huard (nee Lavigne) who left us on June 17th at the age of 81. She was a cherished member of our family, whose kindness, wisdom, and love touched the lives of everyone

After 15 years at Canadore College, President George Burton is stepping down. Burton has announced he will not seek renewal of his contract with the College. “My time as President of Canadore College will conclude on January 26, 2026. This has not been an easy decision, but the future is