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By Richard Coffin The Ford government is nearing completion on over $100 million worth of rail infrastructure, supporting the return of Northlander passenger rail service.  Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation says work includes joint elimination, curve adjustments, rail crossing improvements and more will all deliver a smoother ride and reduce

April 23, 1933 – January 26, 2026  It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Kathleen Lyle Mantha, known affectionately as Kae, at her home on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 92.  Kae was predeceased by her husband Moe Mantha Sr., her daughter

Donna Gilliard passed away peacefully on January 18, in her 92nd year, at Cassellholme Long-Term Care Home in North Bay, ON. Donna was born on January 7, 1935 in London, ON to Bill and Lillian Rooks (Williams).  She was predeceased by her brother Ken and husband Sam Gilliard. She met

Province completing track upgrades that will support the return of passenger rail service later this year The Ontario government is nearing completion of more than $100 million worth of investments in rail infrastructure to support the return of Northlander passenger rail service to northeastern Ontario. Work underway along the corridor,

Liam Greentree scored two rapid-fire goals late in the second period to spark the Windsor Spitfires to a 4-3 victory over the North Bay Battalion in one of three Ontario Hockey League games Thursday night. Anthony Cristoforo and Caden Harvey each provided one goal, while goaltender Joey Costanzo made 24

By Richard Coffin The city’s operating budget goes to a vote on Monday night at a special meeting of council. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service It includes a $118.5 million budget committee-reviewed tax levy. That’

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted an emergency response training exercise on January 28 in the vicinity of E.W. Norman Public School and Widdifield Secondary School. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) says it is not participating in the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program.   Officials say a structured operational framework outlining roles, responsibilities, and program requirements has not yet been provided.  STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox.

By Richard Coffin Mediated talks continue on Friday, but Nipissing says the Contract Academic Staff Bargaining Unit representing part-time faculty at the university will be in a legal strike position on Monday. Nipissing says after three sessions with a conciliator, the union requested a “no board report” from the Labour

By Richard Coffin Earlier this week, we told you about the successes with Project Lifesaver locally. But one challenge is the impact of tariffs. The program uses body worn radio transmitters to help police quickly locate missing people of all ages with cognitive disorders. Port North Bay Fully Furnished Office