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Michael John Herbert Ohlman, age 67, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice, following a courageous and hard-fought three-year battle with cancer. Mike was in the presence of friends, loved ones the week leading up to his passing.  As per his

Accelerated construction schedule and new economic partnerships with First Nations will see roads begin to open in 2030 the Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in

Impacting Canada and North Bay Fraud is often described as a hidden crime and one that does not always leave visible damage but can have lasting financial and emotional impacts on victims. Increasingly, fraud is facilitated through technology, carried out across borders and connected to organized criminal networks operating well

March is Research Month at Nipissing University, and the community is invited to take part in a series of events highlighting the local, national, and global impact of Nipissing’s research across the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health disciplines. “Researchers at Nipissing University explore important questions that allow us

By Richard Coffin From Davos to New Delhi, we’ve heard the Prime Minister say Canada has what the world wants as he secures new partnerships and investment. Officials say that includes critical minerals and mining-related expertise in Northern Ontario. It’s all on display this week in Toronto with

By Richard Coffin Two Nipissing non-profits are getting some financial help from the province. MPP Vic Fedeli says $240,000 is going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District to expand the Big Steps to Success (BS2S) mentorship program beyond the initial pilot phase to a three

By Richard Coffin The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says losses to the crime exceeded $700 million last year in Canada. They also say the crime remains significantly underreported, estimating 5% to 10% of incidents reported. March is Fraud Prevention Month. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to

Evgeny Dubrovtsev scored one goal and added an assist and goaltender Jack Lisson made 21 saves for his first Ontario Hockey League shutout as the North Bay Battalion blanked the Niagara IceDogs 5-0 Sunday. Ryder Cali, Ethan Procyszyn, Ryder Carey and Sebastien Gervais contributed a goal apiece as the Battalion

The Powassan Voodoos saw Ryan Saginaw score twice, including picking up his team-leading seventh game-winning goal, while Derrick Champagne registered his Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League-best fourth shutout of the season as part of a 6-0 triumph over the Iroquois Falls Storm Sunday afternoon at Jus Jordan Arena. The lone

By Richard Coffin Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says another six Alouette school bus routes are running as of Monday (March 2). It brings the total to 20 with the routes that started back up late last week. This as a labour dispute with drivers continues. STAY INFORMED – Click here