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Grant passed away peacefully at his home in North Bay on January 16th.  Grant was 66 years old, born 1957 and is survived by his lovely daughter Madison; sisters Karen (Sarlo) and Allyson; brothers Conway, Everett (Seungwan), and Darin. He is predeceased by his parents, Maurice McGuinty Sr and Angeline

By Richard Coffin Support is growing for the Trout Creek Community Centre as part of this year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition.   The community has been nominated and is now in the rally phase of the annual contest.   Prizes include $250,000 in arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an

By Richard Coffin 21 capital projects are lined up at schools at the Near North Board this year. The list was approved by trustees last week. It includes 10 school condition improvement projects totalling $4.9 million and 11 school renewal projects worth over $3.3 million. Projects include everything

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of longtime Greater Sudbury product, Dan McCourt, who passed away Monday following an extended illness. An honoured member of the Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame, McCourt had a distinguished 25-year career as a linesman in the National Hockey League, from

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of longtime Greater Sudbury product, Dan McCourt, who passed away Monday following an extended illness. An honoured member of the Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame, McCourt had a distinguished 25-year career as a linesman in the National Hockey League, from

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Au Chateau (Sturgeon Falls) on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Faye was the beloved spouse of the late Ronald Platt, and the loving mother to Doug Platt (Dixie). She was the cherished grandmother to

By Richard Coffin Premier Doug Ford is touting several programs and funding announcements his government has made that are benefiting rural and Northern Ontario.   That includes the return of the Northlander passenger train, which was one of the topics he discussed in his speech to the Rural Ontario Municipal Association

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation says the extreme cold has cancelled school buses in all area weather zones Tuesday (Jan. 21). Schools remain open. It’s the second straight day school buses have been cancelled because of the extreme cold. Meantime, some relief is on the way as

The North Bay Ski Racing Club (NBSRC) had one of their best ever showings this past weekend at the Mealey Classic in Sault Ste Marie. With over 140 racers from Thunder Bay to Collingwood the competition was steep and many of our local athletes turned in top five performances. Head

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday January 16, 2025, at the age of 93 years. Carmela was the beloved spouse of the late Leo Campanaro, and the loving mother to Anthony Campanaro. She was the cherished grandmother to