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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

Province keeping workers on the job and supporting the safe movement of people and goods in Eastern Ontario The Ontario government issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior. Highway 17 is a

Construction is in full swing on North Bay’s new Community and Recreation Centre, set to open this summer! This modern facility will be Canada’s first full-sized net-zero recreational centre and will include a walking track, large community room, 14 dressing rooms, over 400 parking spaces, and two new

Property owners are invited to review the proposed updates and submit comments by March 1, 2026 https://nbmca.ca/waters.../drinking-water-source-protection/ Is your property located partially or fully within the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) Area under the Clean Water Act, 2006. This Act is part of Ontario’s multi-barrier

At its Regular Board Meeting held on February 24, 2026, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) received the resignation of Catholic School Trustee John Willemsen, elected representative for West Nipissing, effective February 24, 2026. Trustee Willemsen has been a steadfast advocate for students, families, and Catholic learning throughout

It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Ethel Loreen (Dee) Sykes at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on Monday February 16, 2026, at the age of 89 years. Reunited with her husband Melvin, son Kenneth, long-time partner Alcide Mercier, brother Glenn, grandson Tyler, great granddaughter Harper,