Report North Bay Staff

It's a first for North American air defence. Canadian and American jet fighters intercepted foreign bombers entering the Alaska air defence zone on Wednesday. Two of the aircraft were Russian, which is a common occurrence off the Alaska coast.  But they were accompanied by two Chinese planes. It&

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mattawa Voyageur Days.   The music festival kicks off Friday with Country Night at Explorer’s Point.   The Washboard Union is on stage at 8 pm followed by headliner James Barker Band at 10 pm.   Saturday’s lineup includes Muskoka River Band (7 pm)

The Heritage Railway and Carousel Company will be re-opening this Saturday, July 27 at 10 am.   Officials say the company has been successful in finding an individual who is licensed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority for amusement rides.   “We would like to thank the public for their patience

The search continues for a permanent 24/7 shelter and housing hub to support those experiencing homelessness.   The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) says it now has a real estate agent helping find potential locations that would meet the needs of the proposed hub.   That includes at

Public Advisory: Duschesnay Falls Bridge Closure Canadore College and Nipissing University announce that the access bridge connecting the east and west Duschesnay Falls trails is closed effective immediately and until further notice. This closure is necessary for safety reasons. The bridge structure is currently being evaluated to determine the best

The Ontario government is investing $50,000 to Les Compagnons through the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) for their project “Well-being and Living Well: All of Nipissing in Shape”. The FCGP provides funding to non-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that deliver services in French or serve Francophone markets and

Rotary’s Catch the Ace Progressive Raffle is now into week 7 and the ace of spades has yet to be found. The progressive accumulating jackpot is now estimated to be $10,200.00.  The next Catch the Ace draw is taking place on Wednesday, July 31st live on YourTV

Applications for the largest round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream to train workers in manufacturing, construction and technology to open next week The Ontario government is investing up to an additional $260 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to tackle the province’s labour shortage

Additional $1 million will support French language services through community grants program The Ontario government is supporting 74 projects across the province to help organizations and businesses provide products and services in French and promote the recruitment and training of bilingual Francophone staff. The funding is being delivered through the

Pharmacies provided over 1 million assessments for common ailments since last year, providing even more convenient care closer to home The Ontario government is looking at additional innovative and creative ways to make pharmacies a one-stop-shop for people to conveniently connect to care, close to home by further expanding the