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Highway closure results in postponement of Saturday's Hearst - Powassan contest The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has announced that Saturday's scheduled game between the Powassan Voodoos and Hearst Lumberjacks has been postponed. The cause off the cancellation is due to a highway closure, in both

The Timmins Rock picked up goals from six different skaters Friday to lift them to a 6-4 win over the Powassan Voodoos in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at McIntyre Arena. The Rock needed just a minute to open the night’s scoring when Kaeden McArthur came out from

Canadore College has brought its vision of expanding academic programs, recreation services, and sports delivery to life with the official opening of its new multi-use recreation facility, known affectionately as the Dome, at its Commerce Court Campus. " “This facility is the foundation for expanding academic programming as well as

Two sisters from the Democratic Republic of Congo have reunited in North Bay thanks to the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program and Canadore College.   Ongwa Wakilongo has arrived in the city to be reunited with her sister, Sabrina, and begin her Canadian studies.  Officials say the

North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority hosted the official opening of Miskwaadesi Amphitheatre yesterday. A special opening ceremony was held on September 19 with North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC) and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) and, with speakers including Kathy Fortin, NBIFC Executive Director, Maurice

Last night, Nipissing University proudly honoured five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards celebration. The event, held at The Grande Event Centre in North Bay, recognized the exceptional achievements of alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and the University. Hosted by the Nipissing University Alumni

A Caisse Alliance program that supports people facing difficulties, including victims of intimate partner violence, is being honoured.   The new Leap Into Financial Empowerment (LIFE) program has been recognized by Equitable Bank and Concerta as a ‘choice project of the year’.   The distinction comes with a $50,000 grant.   “This

Four people are dead after a structure fire in downtown New Liskeard. At around 5:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Temiskaming OPP and the local fire department responded to the blaze. The investigation is on-going with assistance from the Office of the Fire Marshal, Chief Coroner and the province'

Please be advised that a new left turn signal will soon be activated on Airport Road, heading east and turning onto O’Brien Street towards Golf Club Road. The signal is expected to be fully operational by early next week, following the completion of final safety tests. This new left

The Ontario Government is expanding its support for local emergency readiness with a second round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for 2024-25. This new $5 million investment will help equip municipalities and organizations with essential resources, equipment and training to better prepare for natural disasters and