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Provincial funding through Ontario’s Learn and Stay Grant providing financial relief  The Ontario government has invested over $2.6M through the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (OLSG) to support nursing and paramedic students. In Nipissing qualified students have received a full, upfront funding for tuition, books, and other direct

Last week, LCBO workers sent a strong message to Premier Doug Ford and the LCBO that they are not backing down in their fight for a strong future for the LCBO, and the public services funded by LCBO revenues. In the biggest LCBO strike vote ever, 97% voted yes to

Increased income eligibility will expand access to care for low-income seniors The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. On

A few reminders from the City of North Bay regarding today's Armed Forces Day. Memorial Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Parking will be available at municipal lots 2 and 10 on Oak Street, near the North Bay Museum and North Bay

On June 21st, the North Bay Police Service’s Major Crime Unit will announce a partnership with Near North Crime Stoppers to offer the maximum “cash” reward to anyone with information leading to arrests in connection with a violent home invasion in North Bay that occurred in June of 2023.

Nipissing University hosted its inaugural fundraising gala, An Evening at Nipissing: Together for Students, last week benefitting the Student Support Fund. The sold-out event, held at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre, marked the culmination of an eight-month fundraising campaign for the Student Support Fund, resulting in over $600,

North Bay City Council meets today starting at 6:30 p.m. with a Committee Meeting followed by a Regular Council Meeting. The committee meeting agenda includes a public meeting under the Planning Act related to a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan Subdivision for a

The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) and the City of North Bay are pleased to announce the successful applicants for the Lakeshore Drive overpass banner project. Out of 71 talented submissions from the local artistic community, works by the following 14 artists and designers have been selected for banners that

The Nipissing Roller Derby is excited to announce they will be hosting a double header roller derby game this Saturday June 22 at the East Ferris Community Centre. Doors open at 1 pm and game 1 goes at 2pm, featuring the Nipissing’s Bombshell Bobbers vs. Durham Region Roller Derby

Get ready for the return of the Bay Block Party on August 24, 2024! Presented by the North Bay and Area REALTORS® Association, this is a free entry, family-friendly event designed to celebrate the unique culture and creativity of our community. From 12 PM to 10 PM, our downtown will