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Ottawa is providing over $860,000 to support innovation and economic development across Northern Ontario. Pauline Rochefort, Nipissing-Timiskaming MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) announced the bulk of the money will promote sustainable development in the agri-food sector. Just over $700,000 goes to the

The new school year is just over five weeks away, and One Kids Place (OKP) is helping children who are starting school get ready. Their summer drop-in school readiness program takes place between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm every Wednesday through Aug. 27. Officials say the free, weekly

May 12, 1958 – July 26, 2025  It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Aline Patry, at the age of 67, after a 3-year battle with chronic autoimmune disease. Beloved wife of Robert Patry for 46 years, loving mother two her to sons Jean (Kristin McCall)

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Eastholme-Home for the Aged-on Wednesday July 23, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Clifford White for 44 years. She was born on December 5, 1929, to her parents Edward and

The Municipality of West Nipissing says an unplanned issue temporarily interrupted operations at the Verner water plant on Sunday, July 27. Officials say it left households without water service. They say the issue was resolved within a few hours, however additional water testing is required by the North Bay Parry

A heat warning continues for the North Bay area, for the time being. Environment Canada says we can expect daytime maximum temperatures near 29 degrees with peak humidex values near 38. “Daytime high temperatures are expected to lower on Tuesday, bringing an end to the heat event,” states the weather

Ontario Provincial Police in Kirkland Lake have charged a Bonfield resident after investigating an attempted child abduction. The OPP says officers responded just after 12:30 pm last Thursday to a parking lot of a store on Government Road in Kirkland Lake. They say it was reported a person approached

A petition calling on Ottawa to establish an independent Military Honours review board to investigate awarding the Victoria Cross to Afghanistan veterans is gaining traction. It calls for the first review to involve the late Jess Larochelle, who was born in Restoule. He was awarded the Star of Military Valour

The North Bay Police Service says two highly potent synthetic opioids may be present in the local illicit drug supply. That’s prompted them to issue a high priority Community Safety Alert. City police say Carfentanil and Fluorofentanyl are extremely dangerous and pose a significant risk to users, first responders,

The Monster Trucks All Out Tour is in Powassan on Saturday.   There are two shows, at 11 am and 4:30 pm at Powassan Fairgrounds.   Officials say Canadian Monster Trucks will be battling it out in the competition.   Stay Informed - Subscribe for Free – Click here There will also be