Close to 50 regional businesses are being showcased on the international stage this coming week. The Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion was officially opens Friday afternoon at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. FedNor says it marks over two decades of support for regional businesses taking part
$18.5 Million for Area Municipalities. An increase of over $2 million The Ontariogovernment is continuing to support Nipissing’s municipalities by increasing the investment through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $2 million for the 2025 year. The total allocation for Nipissing municipalities is $18.5 million. “The
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Nipissing University soccer team receives major awards What a week, what a season and what a run for the Nipissing Lakers women's soccer team. The Lakes are just days away from their first every OUA championship game, will be making their first ever trip to USports nationals next
Obituaries
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Audrey (Beaucage) Harney on October 30, 2024, at the North Bay Serenity Hospice, following a brief illness. Born on January 9, 1931, on Temagami Island, Audrey’s life began amidst the rich traditions of the land, learning from her parents, Josephine (Commanda)
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The North Bay Battalion are going to Brampton. To be clear, it’s for one evening, as the Battalion returns to its original home for the first time to face the Brampton Steelheads at 7 p.m. Friday before receiving its Ontario Hockey League rivals at Memorial Gardens at 2
A child who refuses to go to school can be a difficult and stressful situation for everyone involved, especially parents and caregivers who value education and want to see their child learn and thrive. Hands theFamilyHelpNetwork.ca, in partnership with Parent’s for Children’s Mental Health, is offering a
$222,000 in Local Anti-Hate and Security Funding Additionally, applications for the new round of the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant open today Ontario government has invested $222,000 in Nipissing through the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant to 29 local faith-based, cultural, and Indigenous communities to implement measures to
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The Canadore College men’s basketball team battled hard but came away with two losses following a trip to southwestern Ontario. On Saturday, the Panthers fell short with a final score of 78-64 against Lambton College in Sarnia. The game showcased impressive individual performances, particularly from Thomas Gowland who led
The Social Robot Project: Bridging the Loneliness Gap in Elder Care Credit- Vanessa Tignanelli, Storyteller & Content Creator Introduction In the heart of Northern Ontario, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape to address a critical issue in elder care: loneliness. The Social Robot Project merges technology with human connection, aiming
Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord (CSCFN) has the best 4-year and 5-year high school graduation rates of the region’s four school boards. The province has released the high school graduation rates for all the Catholic and Public School Boards in Ontario for 2023. The five-year grad rate at CSCFN is
Area drivers can expect to see an increase in military traffic on major highways in the north this weekend. Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from 33 Canadian Brigade Group will be moving personnel and equipment from North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins to Burwash for a training exercise. Exercise WOLFHOUND
Over $100,000 in suspected drugs are off the street in West Nipissing. This after a traffic stop on Front Street in Sturgeon Falls last week (Oct. 23). Nipissing West OPP reports a search of the vehicle led to suspected fentanyl and cocaine, and cell phones being seized. Two West