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The Ontario government is investing $110,000 through the Experience Ontario 2024 program to support two festivals and events in Nipissing.  “The Experience Ontario 2024 investment will attract visitors to Mattawa and North Bay and increase our local economy,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “Our government is encouraging Ontarians to explore

Exercise Heatwave to take place between May 7 and 9 As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of Ontario is hosting Exercise Heatwave, a large-scale simulated exercise which will reinforce provincial procedures and response to heat-related emergencies. “Exercise Heatwave is a valuable opportunity to practise and plan for our

Oshawa stalls Troops charge The North Bay Battalion’s charge back into the Ontario Hockey League’s third-round playoff series came up short Monday night. Dylan Roobroeck scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 6-1 victory in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference

The North Bay Police Service would like to inform the public of police drone training that will be taking place throughout the city on May 7th, 2024.  “Drones will play an important role in the future of policing as they start to be deployed in certain circumstances.” Said Deputy Chief

Nancy passed away peacefully at the West Nipissing General Hospital in Sturgeon Falls with her loving family by her side on Saturday May 4, 2024 at the age of 91 years.  She was predeceased by her husband Bert, a daughter Debbie (husband Robert Tailleur -surviving), a great grandchild Robbie and

Province’s fifth Working for Workers Act will support women in the skilled trades, protect jobseekers and improve access to skills development Today, the Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, building on its previous four Working for Workers acts. The act contains a suite of

Additional funding for critical minerals projects will support innovation in the mining sector, helping create jobs The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will

Help keep our recycling from going to the landfill by avoiding these common recycling mistakes. No Coffee Cups – DON'T recycle coffee cups. The inside plastic coating is unable to be separated. The dark plastic lids are also not recyclable. No Chip Bags - Paper-backed foil (e.g. Lids

A reminder seasonal load restrictions are in place for heavy vehicles on some roads. The annual restrictions, which are in effect until May 15th, are aimed at preventing our roads from being permanently damaged during the spring thaw.

Considerations when Making an Emergency Management Plan Residents in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit) region are at risk of emergency events ranging from infectious diseases to extreme weather events and environmental hazards such as flooding and forest fires. Acknowledging emergencies can happen anywhere at