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Proposed changes would give injured workers more income support and update rules to reflect today’s workforce The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect Ontario workers by proposing the first increase in nearly 30 years to income replacement benefits workers receive through the Workplace Safety and Insurance

This year’s Pete Palangio Award winner for longtime contribution to sport, Wayne Eyre, is no stranger to hockey fans who follow the Nipissing University Lakers, but his volunteerism as a trainer/athletic therapist started well before joining the Lakers teams. The Pete Palangio Award, often called the Pete Palangio

From what started out as a family activity, David Nighbor’s cross country skiing career grew to a level few local skiers have attained. Commencing with his high school career, his status as an elite skier grew as he progressed through the ranks from Chippewa High School to the Ontario

Voodoos defenceman Ben Gisonni has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts located in North Adams, Massachusetts for the fall of 2026.   “Playing for the Voodoos was awesome,” said Gisonni.   “The time and opportunity that powassan offered changed my life. All the staff,

Ben Danford scored at 14:33 of the second overtime period to give the Brantford Bulldogs a 3-2 Ontario Hockey League victory Sunday over the North Bay Battalion and a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series. Charlie Paquette and Adam Benak also scored for first-place Brantford,

By Éric Boutilier The Government of Ontario and the Federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities have recently made headlines regarding announcements and discussions held on the topic of passenger rail in Northern Ontario.  In March, the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission purchased 205 kilometres of track between North Bay

Lois Ann Keenan (née Richardson), 83, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Lois was born in Sault Ste. Marie and spent her early years in Thessalon before her family settled in North Bay.

Departed to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026, while in her 98th year.  Doris Thelma (née Phillips), the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Robert Moore. Loving mother of Ronald and his wife Judith of Springfield, Ontario, and Steve and his wife Karen of Timmins. Predeceased by

By Richard Coffin Clean Green Beautiful North Bay (CGB) has a few events coming up for Earth Week, but you can start getting ready for any clean-up efforts now. CGB says its 2026 biodegradable cleanup bags are available. Officials say you can visit their website and place an order. Port

New one-year program would reduce costs for students training to be teachers by up to $3,000 The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, would modernize teacher education and strengthen the pipeline of highly skilled K-12 teachers. The proposed changes include condensing teacher education programs to 12