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Johanne Brousseau has officially filed her nomination for North Bay City Council, bringing experience, a strong record of community involvement and a commitment to thoughtful, responsible leadership to the 2026 municipal election. A former North Bay city councillor, longtime small-business owner and community volunteer, Brousseau says her decision to run

Dave Mendicino - The Councilor Who Never Stopped Working Dave Mendicino has never been one to sit on the sidelines. During his 15 years on City Council, Mendicino earned a reputation as one of North Bay’s most dedicated municipal representatives — a hands-on leader who believed that public office was

1942 - 2026  It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Jim Vincent on Saturday August 15th at Nipissing Serenity Hospice at the age of 83 years.  He will be sadly missed by his partner Suzanne Vincent. Loving father of Kenneth Scott Vincent (Patti) of British

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elger Joseph Cosgrove in North Bay, Ontario, on August 8, 2026, at the age of 79.  Born on September 13, 1946, in North Bay, Ontario, Elger spent his life surrounded by the family, friends, traveling, and at his camp.

In loving memory of Kristi Shannon Fleischmann. Cherished daughter of Gary and Cheryl Boufford, who in her 56th year, passed surrounded by family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on August 18th 2026. Loved wife of Maik Fleischmann. And her beloved daughter “her greatest joy” Ellie. She will be deeply missed

Canadore College is expanding its genomics and biotechnology research capacity through an investment of $178,070 from the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) College Fund. The funding will support Canadore’s Enhancing Genomics and Biotechnology Capabilities for the North project, strengthening the infrastructure available to

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, investigators with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Human Trafficking Unit, with the assistance of members of the North Bay Police Service Street Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team, as well as the OPP IJFS (Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy), executed a Criminal Code

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a man who is facing several charges following a public disturbance investigation that led police to connect the accused to a series of fires in the downtown core earlier this month. On August 8, NBPS Patrol Section responded to a disturbance at

By Brad Aubin The 28th annual Osprey Links Charity Golf Gala raised over $96,000 this year. The North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation says since its inception, the event has raised nearly $900,000. Officials say this year’s proceeds support the purchase of an additional ultrasound machine as

By Brad Aubin Conversations are taking place around the potential re-opening of the Kearney graphite mine.According to officials, Global Battery Materials intends to re-open the dormant mine to produce graphite, a critical mineral used in battery manufacturing. Five local First Nations, including Dokis, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Shawanaga and Wasauksing,