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Two sisters from the Democratic Republic of Congo have reunited in North Bay thanks to the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program and Canadore College.   Ongwa Wakilongo has arrived in the city to be reunited with her sister, Sabrina, and begin her Canadian studies.  Officials say the

North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority hosted the official opening of Miskwaadesi Amphitheatre yesterday. A special opening ceremony was held on September 19 with North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC) and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) and, with speakers including Kathy Fortin, NBIFC Executive Director, Maurice

Last night, Nipissing University proudly honoured five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards celebration. The event, held at The Grande Event Centre in North Bay, recognized the exceptional achievements of alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and the University. Hosted by the Nipissing University Alumni

A Caisse Alliance program that supports people facing difficulties, including victims of intimate partner violence, is being honoured.   The new Leap Into Financial Empowerment (LIFE) program has been recognized by Equitable Bank and Concerta as a ‘choice project of the year’.   The distinction comes with a $50,000 grant.   “This

Four people are dead after a structure fire in downtown New Liskeard. At around 5:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Temiskaming OPP and the local fire department responded to the blaze. The investigation is on-going with assistance from the Office of the Fire Marshal, Chief Coroner and the province'

Please be advised that a new left turn signal will soon be activated on Airport Road, heading east and turning onto O’Brien Street towards Golf Club Road. The signal is expected to be fully operational by early next week, following the completion of final safety tests. This new left

The Ontario Government is expanding its support for local emergency readiness with a second round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for 2024-25. This new $5 million investment will help equip municipalities and organizations with essential resources, equipment and training to better prepare for natural disasters and

City police are reminding motorists if you drive safely and with the speed limit you get to keep your car.   This after the North Bay Police Service says a driver had their licence suspended and vehicle impounded after going more than twice the speed limit in a school zone on

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is urging people to take the necessary steps to avoid attracting bears.  The MNR has issued a public safety bulletin after multiple bear sightings in the City of North Bay and surrounding areas over the last couple of weeks.  Officials say the majority of

A couple of sports and recreation-related items are on the council agenda Tuesday night.   One is a public presentation on the idea of setting up a fresh water Olympic-length pool at the Birchaven Cove on Trout Lake.   A post on social media calling on supporters to attend the meeting, shows