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A 39-year-old North Bay man is in custody after he was arrested on drug trafficking charges in North Bay last Friday. In the winter of 2024, the NBPS Street Crime Unit began an investigation in relation to the accused illegally trafficking drugs in the North Bay area. On Friday May

By Richard Coffin Area first nations want the province to stop moving Bill 5 forward and engage with them in meaningful consultation, consent, and accommodation.  The Anishinabek Nation says in its current form, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act proposes amendments to expedite development while overriding environmental protections

By Richard Coffin East Ferris will have a new mayor later this month.   “Be it resolved that the Municipality of East Ferris, by way of public vote does now name Richard Champagne as mayor for the remainder of the term of council effective upon the passing of an appointment bylaw

Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts to host annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s North Bay Supporting those living with dementia in our community, one step at a time: Who will you be walking for? Société Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts is proud to announce

By Richard Coffin A 36-year-old North Bay man is facing several charges after police seized about $6,000 worth of suspected cocaine and $9,500 in cash last week.    The list of charges includes drug trafficking.    The North Bay Police Service says around 11:30 am on May 6, a

By Richard Coffin Chippewa is once again in the top 25 high schools in Ontario, when it comes to fundraising for the Terry Fox Run.    The secondary school raised more than $11,000 in last September’s event. Officials say that resulted in Chippewa ranking 21st in the province for

By Richard Coffin École secondaire catholique Élisabeth-Bruyère student Paisley Nadon is venturing from Mattawa to Regina, Saskatchewan later this month.   She’s off to the national Skills Canada competition after winning first place in the Skills Ontario pastry-making competition.    The student trustee at Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord also placed third

By Richard Coffin The ReCycle Bikes program at Discovery Routes is back and is expanding to include gently used outdoor gear. Officials say since launching in 2015, the ReCycle Bikes program has received and refurbished over 1,000 bicycles for individuals in need. Building on this success, they’re now

A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.  “Water levels remain elevated in the lower reaches of the Mattawa River due

A pair of early third period tallies, just moments apart, broke open a tie game as the Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) went on to defeat the Greater Sudbury Cubs 5-2 Monday at the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons. Moments after handling the Cubs’ initial power play of the contest,