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(April 21, 1945- September 27th, 2026) Words cannot express the deepest sense of loss and heartbreak at the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Son of the late Jim and Ruth (Croutch) of Sundridge. Doug leaves behind his wife Colette (Laporte), sons Michael (deceased), Justin,

Passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday September 24th, 2026 at the age of 93.  Predeceased by his wife Phyllis (nee Eden) and his son Lenny. He leaves behind his son Charles and his grandchildren Cole, Blake, Misty, Karla, Shawn and Michael. He will be

With deep sadness the family of Hugh Carl Stickle announce his passing in North Bay, Ontario on September 16, 2026.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Claudette (Corbeil); his three children Carolyn (John), Paul (Betty) and Charles (Leslie); four grandchildren Jennifer (Peter), Jessica (Andrew), Carley (Cody) and

By Richard Coffin The Gathering Place says it has paid off its $465,000 debt to the Canada Revenue Agency. Officials say less than two years ago that debt threatened to close the community kitchen. They add through all of it, the doors stayed open, and not a single weekday

By Richard Coffin The Coach and Assistant General Manager of the North Bay Battalion is heading behind the bench for the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) team at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Ryan Oulahen has been named head coach of Team CHL. The two-game series takes place Dec. 1-2 in

By Richard Coffin Expect to see a lot of pink at the waterfront on Sunday. That’s when the CIBC Run for the Cure is taking place. Ella Oschefski, a daughter and niece to two breast cancer survivors, is this year’s Hope speaker. Officials say Ella’s perspective is

By Richard Coffin Fourteen kilometres of new passing lanes are being added to Highway 11 in Northeastern Ontario. That announcement from the province, which also announced its replacing the Hearst truck inspection station. Officials say the new passing lanes are located in five different townships (Benoit, Calder, Gill, Grenfill and

By Richard Coffin A one-day food drive supporting local food banks and helping address food insecurity across the province is coming up this weekend. Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary members are holding Operation FULL PLATE on Saturday, Oct. 3. In our area, non-perishable food items and other essential goods are being

By Richard Coffin A 37-year-old city man has been charged with arson after a suspicious fire investigation in the 1300 block of Algonquin Avenue. The North Bay Police Service say it was contacted in the early morning hours on Monday by North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, which quickly sniffed

Passed away peacefully at Casselholme Home for the Aged on Friday September 25th 2026.  Predeceased by his wife Edith (nee Siewert-2011). Loving father of Christine, Richard, William and John. He will be sadly missed by his 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Raymond Dumoulin.