Report North Bay Staff

Plans for Incentive Programs The new Liberal government is shifting from taxing consumers to providing incentives in its efforts to fight climate change.  The consumer carbon tax will be lifted April 1. “Prime Minister Mark Carney listened to Canadians, said Pauline Rochefort, Nipissing-Timiskaming Liberal Candidate. “He heard Canadians express their

Coming up big when needed, the Iroquois Falls Storm skated to a key 9-4 victory over the Powassan Voodoos in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter Friday night at the Powassan Sportsplex. With the outcome, the Storm can secure the eighth and final NOJHL playoff spot with at least

Tanner Lam scored three goals and goaltender Jackson Parsons made 19 saves for his Ontario Hockey League-leading fifth shutout as the Kitchener Rangers defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-0 Friday night. Alexander Bilecki provided one goal and one assist and Christian Humphreys and Jack Pridham also scored for the Rangers

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing Parry Sound District Health Unit has issued a community drug alert.   “Between February 23 and March 8, 2025, there were ten reported overdoses in the Districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound involving opioids,” states the community warning on the Health Unit’s website.  “Of the

By Richard Coffin (Update 7pm Saturday) Trout Creek was not one of the top 4 announced in the Hockeyville contest. The Trout Creek Community Centre has a mountain of support in the Kraft Hockeyville competition.   Across Canada, nearly 1,500 arenas are nominated.    Trout Creek has garnered nearly 1,300

By Richard Coffin Nancy Dewar-Stenning honoured for volunteer work with robotics A local resident is a national volunteer award winner.   Callander’s Nancy Dewar-Stenning is one of 21 Canada Volunteer Award recipients, winning the Ontario regional Community Leader award.   Officials say she’s a dedicated mentor and community leader who

1950-2025  Beloved husband of Sandra for 54 years, father of Ryan (Kelly), Wesley (Ruth), and Tyler. Brother to Irene Fenn (Rick) and Eddie (Vivien).  Born in Belgium to Polish parents, Roman immigrated to Canada in 1950 and grew up in Waterford, where he met Sandra, the love of his life.

January 7, 1932 -  March 11, 2025 Norma passed away peacefully in her 94th year at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on March 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.  Norma was born in North Bay.  She began her teaching career at a young age, spending two years in Levack before returning home

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Moore on March 9, 2025, at the North Bay Regional Heath Centre at the age of 89, following a brief illness.  Bill was the devoted husband of Donna (Keuhni), his wife of 67 years. He was predeceased by

Nipissing University celebrates student leaders at 2025 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards Today Nipissing University proudly recognized 25 exceptional students at the 2025 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards, held at the NUSU Student Centre. The annual awards celebrate students who have made significant contributions to the university and the broader community through