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May 5,1937 - February 9, 2025  In Life, we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts we hold a place no one else will ever fill. It is with very heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Wilhelm (Willie) Popp at the age

By Richard Coffin A Grade 12 International Baccalaureate and French Immersion student at Chippewa Secondary School is in Toronto (Feb. 20-22) competing for a prestigious award.   The Near North District School Board says Arwyn Hicks is a finalist for the Loran Scholarship, a $100,000 award which is given to

By Richard Coffin Snowbank removal operations are continuing in North Bay.  The city says crews have completed overnight operations this week on several key roadways, including sections of Main Street, Lakeshore Drive, Oak, McIntyre and Worthington streets.   Next week, crews will be on Fisher Street (from Oak Street to the

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dewey Everett Haynes, who left us peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 26, 1935, Dewey lived a long, fulfilled life marked by love, dedication, and service to his family and community and

The North Bay Police Service is warning the public about a number of reported frauds and providing tips to protect yourself against these scams. The North Bay Police Service has received multiple reports of grandparent scams, in which scammers call elderly individuals claiming to need money to help the victim’

Dustin SEDDON’s ankle monitor had been unlawfully removed Wanted person Dustin SEDDON, was located and arrested in Barrie on February 19, 2025. On January 21, 2025, the North Bay Police Service was alerted to the fact that Dustin SEDDON’s ankle monitor had been unlawfully removed while SEDDON was

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been reported missing. 31-year-old Nichelle was last seen leaving the North Bay Regional Health Centre, heading towards Gormanville Road, just before 6:30 pm on Feb. 18. Police say

By Richard Coffin The RCMP’s cybercrime unit says a Toronto couple is facing charges after more than 570 Canadian victims were defrauded out of millions of dollars.   Police say it’s believed the two are among the world’s top 50 most active subscribers of a call spoofing website

By Richard Coffin Here’s a chance to get #FreezinForAReason.   North Bay’s Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario is taking place on March 15.   It’s one of a few dozen being held across the province with all funds raised supporting programming and events for 23,000

By Richard Coffin Over 100 vendors at the Home & Garden Expo this weekend The latest trends in home improvement, sustainability and more will be on display this weekend at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.    The North Bay Home & Garden Expo is back Feb. 21-23.   Officials say homeowners can connect