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After a courageous journey with heart disease, Michael Lawrence Lapierre passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on June 20, 2026, at the age of 68, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was the beloved husband of Brenda (née Laroche) Lapierre and loving father of

The Powassan Voodoos have signed a multi-sport athlete who will be competing in two sports this fall, the club announced on Thursday.   The Voodoos signed Nicholas Ludgate from the Mississauga Rebels U18 AAA team, where the 2008 birth-year forward netted 11 goals and 28 assists for 39 points in 56

By Brad Aubin North Bay OPP is looking to the public for help in identifying two people in connection with a break and enter investigation in the Mattawa area. Police say last Saturday (June 20), officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a rural

By Richard Coffin Two projects in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding through the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). $500,000 is going to Drillco Mining and Exploration with just under $250,000 for Osprey Advanced Materials Corporation. Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the funding is part of the government’

By Richard Coffin Northern municipal groups are once again making the case for expansion and investments involving Highways 11 and 17. This after Ottawa announced its initiating the process toward the potential listing of three major projects as those of national interest. They include a Deep Geological Repository for Canada’

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service is congratulating graduating students while asking them to make safety a priority with celebrations. “Graduation is a time to celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to the next chapter,” said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Warner. “Please plan your ride home, make responsible

By Richard Coffin Clean Green Beautiful (CGB) North Bay’s New Community Garden Hub is officially open. Officials say the shared space on the 500-block of Algonquin Avenue is designed to bring neighbours together, cultivate meaningful connections, support food security, and foster lifelong learning. “Clean Green Beautiful North Bay has

Peacefully passed away at the Nipissing serenity Hospice on Monday June 22, 2026, at the age of 69 years. Percy was the loving father to Lisa Robinson, Cole Fountain (Karlee), Tanya Robinson, and Misty. He was the cherished grandfather to his grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by siblings Ruth,

Speed limits of 110 km/hour to be in place on 89 per cent of provincial highways by the end of September 2026 The Ontario government is raising the speed limit from 100 km/hour to 110 km/hour on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways. The change builds

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) extends its congratulations to all graduating students of 2026 as they celebrate this important milestone and look ahead to the future. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Whether graduates are continuing their education, entering the workforce, or pursuing