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Proposed changes would strengthen oversight, ensure consistent learning resources and direct every dollar into classrooms The Ontario government introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, to strengthen school board oversight and accountability and ensure more consistent learning experiences for students to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. The

The North Bay sports community has long been shaped by individuals whose passion and leadership elevate both the game and the people within it. Bobby Ray stands firmly among those individuals. Ray has been selected as the 2025 winner of the John Toswell Memorial Award for curling.  Port North Bay

Malory Dominico had a simple answer on how she got involved in hockey, “My sister Maria was playing, and it seemed like fun, so I got involved as well," said Malory.  The Dominico sisters have had a positive impact on women’s hockey in North Bay, and Malory now

Canadore College welcomed some of Canada’s brightest young innovators this past weekend as the STEM Racing 2026 Canadian National Championships made a historic debut at the Panthers Sportsplex. The inaugural national finals brought together high school teams from across the country to race miniature compressed-air-powered cars designed and built

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gaetan Turgeon on April 1, 2026.  Gaetan leaves his beloved spouse Linda, his son Codey (Jamie), granddaughter Elliot and grandson Arlo. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Noella (St.Jean), brothers Arthur Jr. and John Paul. Left to mourn are sisters

By Richard Coffin The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says a Flood Watch has been issued for the watershed. Officials also say a water safety statement continues for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. “Preliminary data indicate more than 25 mm of rain has fallen

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is releasing an age-progression drawing of a historical missing person in the hope of generating new information from the public. Glen Warren Neil Wesley, 28 years old at the time of his disappearance in 2010, was a patient at the Northeast Mental Health Hospital.

By Richard Coffin More housing could be on the way to the north end of the city. A rezoning application would create 57 low density residential lots on Larocque Road. The item is one of two on the agenda for Tuesday night’s special committee meeting of council. Port North

By Richard Coffin 245 patients have been connected to primary care through North Bay’s Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic since last July. The province says that’s just over a fifth of the clinics overall target of 1,138 patients, putting it on track to meet or exceed its goal by

Province delivering the largest energy procurement in Ontario’s history to power 350,000 homes As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is taking the next step to deliver the affordable, reliable, and clean energy the province needs to build homes and power the most competitive economy