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The City of North Bay is inviting all North Bay residents to join us in the final phase of the second Name the Plow contest. Select your top picks from a short list of names. The two names that receive the most votes will be displayed on our snowplows as

By Richard Coffin Wednesday, Dec. 4th, 2024 A person who spent 16 years as Nipissing’s Member of Parliament is featured in a new promotional video in support of Project Lifesaver.  Bob Wood has been a strong advocate for awareness of the effects of Alzheimer’s since his diagnosis in

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Steven on Tuesday November 26, 2024, at the age of 42 years. Steven was the beloved spouse of Amanda Drinkwalter and the loving father to Jordyn Olsen, Rylee Olsen, Tyson Olsen, and Grayson Olsen. He will be

A 30-year fundraising tradition continues Thursday for Unifor Local 103.  Since 1994, the union has been collecting donations for the Low Income People Involvement (LIPI) Toy Drive.    Officials say the initiative started after LIPI supported their members, who were on the picket line at the time, to ensure their children

A snow squall warning is in effect for our area.   Environment Canada says snow squalls are bringing heavy snowfall with accumulations of 10 to 25 cm to the North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa area.   Another 30 to 45 cm is possible in West Nipissing.   The weather agency says heavy and

Overagers Andrew LeBlanc and Jacob LeBlanc of the North Bay Battalion have committed to Princeton University for the 2025-26 season, becoming the first members of the Ontario Hockey League club to prepare to join a National Collegiate Athletic Association team since player eligibility rules changed. The NCAA’s Division I

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday December 1st, 2024 at the age of 82. Predeceased by her husband George Miller. Loving mother of Scarlet Bamford (William), Esther Bartlett (Kevin Hazelwood), Glen Miller  (predeceased), George Miller (Christina) and Scott Miller (Francine Gagne). She will be

North Bay Fire department receives support from Enbridge Enbridge Gas is teaming up with North Bay Fire and Emergency Services to improve home safety and save lives.   Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders says they’ve received nearly 250 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.   He says they’ll be working

North Bay Police constable Sue Solman is a Heroes Beyond the Badge recipient.    The third-generation police officer was honoured Tuesday by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.   Officials say the award recognizes excellence in Ontario policing that goes beyond the individual or team’s duties.   Cst. Solman, who was

Mixed results with latest jobs report in Nipissing The Labour Market Group says the 499 job postings in Nipissing in October was up 15% compared to a year ago.   However, it was down 15.6 % month-over-month.   Three of the top five employers are in the business of education.   Nipissing University