Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced an increase of $8,942,311 in Base Funding for the North Bay Regional Health Centre. This is a permanent increase in funding to relieve the hospital’s financial pressures. In addition, the government is investing $3,847,570 in one-time funding for in-year
The snowpack across the watershed is dense and is expected to melt with the above freezing temperatures forecast for today (Dec 16) and tomorrow, combined with approximately 10 mm of rain overnight. Last week’s Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook remains in place through Wednesday when temperatures are forecast to
By Richard Coffin Tuesday, Dec. 17th, 2024 Poutine, Pints & Plaid is back for an eighth year. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 (7pm) at the Education Centre Cafeteria (100 College Drive). All proceeds will go to support area food banks and other Rotary projects. “We are
Update: Highway 63 reopened after Tuesday morning collision Update (9:30 am) OPP report Highway 63 from North Bay to Thorne has now reopened. The roadway was closed earlier because of a collision. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services said because of the earlier closure they were unable to service impacted
The North Bay Police Service is conducting an enhanced enforcement campaign targeting drivers who do not stop for school buses. During the last week of school before the winter break, the North Bay Police Service’s traffic officer will be accompanying school buses in town to catch motorists who do
Obituaries
Peacefully left this life on Friday Dec 13 2024. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry (2019). Mom of Scott (Jane Exton), Lisa (Paul Demaline), and Craig (Alisha Matheny). Will forever remain loving Grammy to Callum and Meaghan Bridges, Brendan and Sarah Demaline, and Peter and Alastair Bridges. Born in Toronto,
Obituaries
Peacefully passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on November 25, 2024, at the age of 70 years. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Denis Prudhomme Sr. and the loving mother to Denis Prudhomme Jr. and Justin Prudhomme. She is survived by her brother Denis Ransom (JoAnn), and
Obituaries
May 31, 1950 ~ December 12, 2024 Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday December 12, 2024, at the age of 74 years. Giuseppe was the loving father to Khara Sauro (Chris), and Courtney Sauro. He was the cherished
Obituaries
It is with deepest sorrow that our family announces the passing of our Lynn, on December 12, 2024 at Casselhome, at the age of 69. After a lengthy and courageous battle, Lynn is now at rest. Born in North Bay in 1955 to Doris Spivey (Rees) and Ronald Spivey (both
Sports
Caden Kelly’s goal, the last of four straight first-period markers, proved the winner as the Ottawa 67’s held off the North Bay Battalion for a 4-3 Ontario Hockey League victory Sunday. Chase Yanni, Will Gerrior and Josh Brady also scored for Ottawa, which got 36 saves from rookie
By Richard Coffin Over $75 million is going towards updating Ontario’s fish hatchery program to provide better fishing opportunities locally and across the province. Infrastructure upgrades are planned for three fish culture stations, including the North Bay station in Redbridge, to increase the production of key fish species and
By Richard Coffin More officers with the North Bay Police Service are being trained in the use of radar and lidar for traffic enforcement. Officials say lidar uses a focused pulsed laser beam of infrared light and has twice the range of radar, which uses radio waves. Police say radar