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Bernie passed unexpectedly on Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 54 years of age. Predeceased by his mother Linda Tozer and father Guenter Klimmek. Loving father of daughter Natasha Damore (husband Luke Damore) and granddaughters Arlene, Blake, Josie, daughter Cassie Charbonneau (husband Jesse Charbonneau), grandsons Chase and Brently and granddaughter Amelia

Peacefully with family by his side at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice Sunday, August 30th, 2026 in his 91st year. Kong Mong Hong Ken was the beloved husband of the late Ngan Kou Rose Hong. Loving father of Raymond Hong of North Bay, Linda Hong of Toronto, Owen Hong, Ben Hong

It is with profound sadness and loving hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Reg (Rejean) Lafreniere on August 28, 2026, at the age of 84, following a short battle with cancer. Reg will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Carolyn, who was by his side throughout his

By Richard Coffin Highway 17 east of North Bay reopened early Tuesday morning, about eight and a half hours after a collision on the roadway between the city and Highway 94 in East Ferris. Only a few details have been released. Around 6 pm Monday, the OPP said emergency crews

By Richard Coffin The mayor of Témiscaming says since the announcement by RYAM about its temporary shutdown coming mid-September, he’s been highlighting the tremendous potential of the industrial site. Alain Gauthier says that’s on top of speaking about the workers, families and businesses affected by the situation. The

By Richard Coffin Another filming advisory from the North Bay Police Service, this time involving smoke machines to simulate a house fire. Police and the city say the film production is taking place today (Aug. 31) from 10 am to 11:30 pm at 212 Victoria Street. They say during

By Richard Coffin Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Marten River. The Temiskaming OPP says officers and emergency crews responded to the crash at about 10:45 pm Saturday on Highway 11 near Richfield Road in Marten River, with officials confirming the only

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Callander Bay. Sampling undertaken by the MECP has confirmed the presence of harmful blue-green algae. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents and visitors of Callander Bay to use caution when using the lake water. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished

Drivers should expect delays and lane restrictions next week as the City completes paving work on O’Brien Street, Algonquin Avenue and McKeown Avenue. O’Brien Street, between Highway 11/17 and Lansdowne Avenue, will be closed Monday, Aug. 31, weather permitting, while paving takes place. Traffic will be detoured

Premier Doug Ford was in Northern Ontario to celebrate accessing the first nickel ore at the Onaping Depth Project Glencore Canada’s nearly $2 billion nickel mining expansion to support 400 good-paying full-time jobs, expand Ontario’s mineral supply chain Ontario continues its work to protect workers and communities from