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By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing says the redevelopment project at the Goulard Park Baseball Fields is currently underway. Fencing is in place, and officials say with the fields now being an active construction zone, access will be prohibited for safety reasons. Last May, the town was announced

Mental Health Week is May 4 to 8 in North Bay. The flag raising at City Hall’s Leger Square recognized and officially kicked off the Mental Health Weekweek and this year’s theme of connection — highlighting the importance of reaching out, supporting one another, and prioritizing mental well-being. Explore

For Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award for CJHL Coach of the Year, presented by the NHL Coaches’ Association The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday the names of the five individuals that have been selected finalists for the 2025-26 Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award, presented by the

Level Up! career fairs will help over 60,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying in-demand jobs The Ontario government is launching the annual Level Up! career fairs for a fifth year to introduce students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers. Through multi‑day events planned in 12 communities across

As a new season brings warmer temperatures and people spend more time outdoors, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is encouraging the public to become more aware of ticks. The campaign comes after the Health Unit recorded its highest number of Lyme disease cases in 2025,

Proposed changes would enhance enforcement on transit and crack down on illegal drug production As part of its ongoing work to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the government will soon introduce regulatory changes as part of an upcoming legislative package that would crack down on illegal drug use on

A reminder that North Bay Transit begins its summer service schedule. Please note the following seasonal changes: • 1C McKeown Corridor will be suspended from May 4 to August 29 • 8 Eastview/Algonquin – Evening Service (18:50–22:50) will also be suspended during this period Regular daytime service on the

Robert Heywood Brush Jr., a dedicated sailor with the Canadian Armed Forces and a true gentleman, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 63. To Robert, being a sailor wasn’t just a job; it was a calling. He served his country with unwavering pride and found

Funding is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by ensuring Ontario Corps partners have the tools and training needed to respond to emergencies and natural disasters The Ontario government is investing more than $6.5 million in emergency preparedness grants to strengthen the response capabilities of Ontario

Powassan Voodoos graduating defenceman Bruce Grey has committed to play for the Prague Guardians of the European Union College Hockey League, the Voodoos announced on Friday.  Grey, acquired before the NOJHL January 10trade deadline from the Espanola Paper Kings, netted 8 goals and added 16 assists for 24 games split