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The Capitol Centre has announced that Bluesfest is making a comeback this winter with a re-imagined format. The festival will now take place from January 9-11, 2025. Previously held outdoors over the Labour Day weekend, the event was discontinued due to a lack of financial support. Dan Misturada, Director of

The event will close with the Gala Awards dinner that recognizes excellence in the province's tourism industry. Recipients of the awards provide outstanding leadership, exemplify best business practices and deliver tourism experiences that contribute to the success of Ontario's tourism industry, which generates over $36 billion

It's with heavy hearts that the family of Sylvia Adelle Finch, announce her passing at Cassellholme, North Bay, Ontario, in her 91st year. She went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by love.  She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She

Dedicated Leaf’s fan, lover of animals and the outdoors, Moira MacSween passed away at her apartment on Nov 14, 2024 at the age of 67. Moira lived a large life and was always up for an adventure.  In her early years she was an active skier and member of

October 22nd, 1948- November 10th, 2024  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Hammond. He died on November 10th from complications of a stroke at North Bay Hospital. Predeceased by his father Maurie Hammond, mother Betty Hammond (nee Mallison) and sister, Melanie LaRose. He is

Santa Claus parade winners announced Hundreds of people lined the North Bay Santa Claus parade route on Sunday with the city announcing this year’s float award winners.   Best overall float honours go to Century 21 Blue Sky Region.   École Publique Héritage won best spirit.   Other winners include:   * Hospitality industry:

The Labour Market Group says Nipissing saw a significant increase in job postings, year-over-year, in September.   Their jobs report shows 591 postings that month.   Compared to the same month last year, the figure is up by more than 34%. However, it’s down slightly (2.2%) month-over-month.   The top five

Mattawa Voyageur Days returns July 25-27, 2025 The 2025 lineup for Mattawa Voyageur Days is coming together.   Officials have announced three acts for Friday, July 25 so far, including Fefe Dobson.  Edmonton-based rock band Royal Tusk and Sudbury ‘modern classic rock’ band Pop Mach!ne will also take to the

Sudbury-based horror writer and director, Richard Barlow, joins The Crew Up North Podcast and host Jennifer Tocheri for a special episode! We settle in and munch on some ghoulish freeze-dried marshmallow eyeballs from Permafrost, as Richard discusses the making of his horror anthology, Glimpses of the Grim. In 2023, Richard

Councillor Jamie Lowery was the lone dissenting vote.   Council approves new community and recreation centre project North Bay will be getting a new community and recreation centre.   By a 10-1 vote, Council approved a motion Monday night to build the facility at the Omischl Sports Complex on Lakeshore Drive, with