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By Richard Coffin The North Bay Battalion drafted 17 players at the OHL Priority Selection on the weekend. They chose nine forwards, six defencemen and two goaltenders over 15 rounds. In the first round Friday night, the Troops selected goaltender Owen Loftus of the Don Mills Flyers U16s with the

Jean Gutjahr died suddenly, yet peacefully, at home on February 5, 2026 in her 85th year. She was the cherished wife of Dean Gutjahr of North Bay. They had been married for 64 years. Loving mother of Troy of Carrollton, Texas and Glenn (Debora) of Beamsville, Ontario. Predeceased by her

Husband of Marilyn Father of Amanda, Jennifer, (Marc-Andre), Patrick (Kendra) Grandfather of Avery and Eli Brother of Crystal (Henri), and Curtis(Moira) Uncle of Liselle (Paul), Luci (Cay) Caitlyn, Christopher, Lance Friend of many and special companion to Luna (Lunie) the cat "Nice Guy Chris" was born in

The Mattawa River Canoe Race Results  Despite challenging high winds on the water, the 48th Mattawa River Canoe Race delivered another exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and record-breaking performance. A total of 59 boats officially started the 64 km race while 5 competitors took on the shorter 13 km course.

By Brad Aubin Non-emergency incidents can now be reported online in North Bay. City police say it provides another way to report incidents like theft, property damage, lost property and other non-urgent concerns that don’t require an immediate police response. The system is launching with 12 different categories with

La famille de Georgette Amyotte est triste d’annoncer son décès, survenu paisiblement le 12 juin 2026 au foyer Algonquin à Mattawa, à l’âge de 95 ans. Elle laisse dans le deuil sa fille bien-aimée, Suzanne Cantin (Louis), son fils, Jacques Amyotte (Christina), ainsi que sa sœur, Jeanne-d’Arc

"In Loving Memory” Paulette Lortie peacefully passed away at Cassellholme in North Bay, ON on Wednesday May 27, 2026, at the age of 81. She was a daughter, sister, sister-in-law, godmother and aunt. Paulette was born August 3, 1944, in Timmins, Ontario and was the youngest of 5 girls.

1937-2026 It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Mary Adamus (née Hurley) at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Mary is now reunited with her beloved husband, Don Adamus, with whom she shared a

By Richard Coffin Seventeen health sciences educators from across the north, including a few from our area, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. NOSM’s Health Sciences Preceptor Awards honour those who are educating the next generation of health sciences professionals. They include registered dietitians,

By Richard Coffin A local business that has shone a light on the community for 40 years getting ready to close. Murray and Cathy Howe with Howe’s Lighting & Fan Company have announced their retirement and closing of their business. The store opened as Living Lighting at Northgate in