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November 5 1927- January 19 2026 We announce with sorrow, the passing of Julie in her 99th year at Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa with family members at her side on January 19, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 73 years, Amedée. She is survived by her children: Marg

Kaden Pitre scored at 4:55 of overtime to lift the North Bay Battalion to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Brantford Bulldogs in a wild Ontario Hockey League game Thursday night. Lirim Amidovski had three goals and one assist and Sebastien Gervais the other goal for the Battalion, while

By Richard Coffin An iconic Canadian retailer of the past is looking at expansion plans across the country. This after the successful launch of Zellers’ first stand-alone store in Edmonton last October. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service

The North Bay Battalion has reached a key point in the Ontario Hockey League schedule, with the Brantford Bulldogs paying a visit at 7 p.m. Thursday before the Troops embark on a season-high five straight road games. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your

First-in-Canada FAST program connecting patients to life-extending treatments up to a year sooner The Ontario government is continuing to lead the world in cancer care by approving access to six new life-extending cancer treatments through the Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program. This first-in-Canada initiative is fast-tracking access to

By Brad Aubin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has responded to three oscillating fan fires in the past six months. That’s led them to remind people not to leave the fans running for a prolonged period of time. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right

By Richard Coffin North Bay’s Rob Shaw is retiring from professional tennis after the Australian Open. Tennis Canada says the 36-year-old is one of the most accomplished wheelchair tennis players in Canadian history. Career milestones include two Paralympic Games, gold and silver medals at the Para Pan American Games,

By Brad Aubin There was a slight increase in the number of homes sold through the MLS System of the North Bay and Area REALTORS Association last year. Officials say 1,212 units were sold in 2025, up 3.9% from the year before. Also up was the annual average

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Denis Lafond (Oct 8th 1957 – Jan 18th 2026) at the age of 68 years. Loving son of the late Olivier Lafond and the late Lucienne Jodouin. Denis was the beloved husband of Lorraine (née Therrien), a

Getting two goals from Jax Pereira helped the Powassan Voodoos defeat the Timmins Rock 5-2 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Tuesday night at McIntyre Arena. The result sees Powassan put an end to Timmins’ 21-game winning streak, which tied them for the fifth longest in NOJHL history. After