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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of JASON Frederick Higgins, at the age of 48, after a short battle with cancer.  Jason was intensely dedicated to his family, especially and including his wife and soulmate Rhonda, and their two beautiful and lovely daughters Emma and Hanna

Goaltender Jack Lisson made 26 saves for the shutout in his Ontario Hockey League playoff debut as the North Bay Battalion defeated the Peterborough Petes 1-0 Thursday night in the opener of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Lirim Amidovski scored the only goal as Lisson earned the Battalion’s first

Members of the North Bay Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant on March 25 at approximately 5:30 p.m. at a residence in the Carruthers Street area March 26, 2026 The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested three individuals and seized more than $15,000

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday March 24th, 2026 at the age of 77. She is predeceased by her loving husband Clifford. Beloved mother of Barry (Lindsay), Connie (Bill) and Tammy (Clifford). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Clifford (Jessica) and Alexis

By Richard Coffin A local volleyball tournament is looking to ‘spike’ hunger. The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board’s fourth biannual charity mixed volleyball tournament is supporting The Gathering Place. Proceeds from the two-day tournament will directly support meal programs, serving individuals and families in need in the area.

By Richard Coffin You could say it’s like speed dating, but with research. The Three Minute Thesis Competition takes place Thursday at Nipissing University. The challenge is for graduate students to present complex research material in an engaging, compelling way, using only one slide and within three minutes. Port

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the West Nipissing General Hospital (Sturgeon Falls) on Monday March 23, 2026, at the age of 68 years. Rosalie was the beloved wife of Michel Camirand, stepmother to Ian and grandmother to Michael and the loving sister to Jean

Letter to the Editor While some media outlets attempted to capture the facts of last night’s council meeting, I want to ensure my comments are shared in my own words. The 7-4 vote was about high-level governance issues, but the public narrative has drifted into a "David and

The Ontario government has opened applications for the 2026-27 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant. The grant awards up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility and support active, healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults. The deadline for eligible organizations to apply

Ontario Government Introduces Motion to See Canada Award Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest award in the Canadian honours system, awarded for extraordinary valour, self-sacrifice, and extreme devotion to duty. Today, the Ontario Government introduced a motion calling on the Government of Canada to establish an independent military