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There were 586 job postings recorded in Nipissing District in June.   The Labour Market Group (LMG) says although that is a slight month-over-month decrease (-5.6%) from the previous month's total of 621, it is nearly identical (-0.7%) to the figure in June last year (591).   “This

One person was injured after an explosion in a camping trailer in Sturgeon Falls on the weekend.   West Nipissing Fire Chief Frank Loeffen says crews responded to the KOA campground just before 6:30 pm on Saturday.  “It’s accidental,” he says.  “A propane leak inside the camper.  The individual

Weekly Column by Chris Charland Here is a Lockheed Hudson Mk. III, s/n BW628 from No. 122 (Composite) Squadron based at R.C.A.F. Station Patricia Bay (now Victoria International Airport), British Columbia. It was acquired through Lend-Lease (Requisition No. 62, 2467 and Contract No. DA-5).  Hudson s/

Its mission in supporting the NBRHCF is to raise awareness around a heart and stroke disorder called Aphasia (www.aphasia.ca) through a love of bikes and endurance sport.  In a Month's time the sounds of squeaky brakes will zoom around the gravel back roads of the small

A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to the City’s Growth Community Improvement Plan. The proposed changes include expanding the ‘Housing Target Area’ to cover the entire serviced settlement area, revising the tax increment grant for

The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is welcoming the increased discussion about anxiety with the box office success of ‘Inside Out 2’.    CMHA North Bay and District says the movie continues the story of Riley, now a teenager facing new emotional challenges, including anxiety.  “Inside Out 2

Most government offices will be closed for Monday's Civic Holiday.  That includes North Bay City Hall.    The city says transit buses will not be running on Monday and the Merrick Landfill will be closed.  Curbside pick-up of garbage and recycling is also delayed by one day next week.

A dozen shows are lined up for the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival coming up in a couple of weeks. The festival, now in its 11th year, will run Aug. 14-18.   Along with the Capitol Centre, events and activities are taking place in local restaurants and public spaces throughout the

The City of North Bay is advising the public that sidewalk replacement work will be taking place on Wyld Street between Oak and McIntyre Streets starting Tuesday, August 6th. Weather permitting, all work is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, Aug. 9. Asphalt restoration

The Powassan Voodoos have named defenceman Jackson Smith the Voodoos new captain for the upcoming 2024-24 season. Smith, a 20-year-old Calgary, Alberta product joined the Voodoos in early 2024 after starting the season with the Camrose Kodiaks of the AJHL.  In 17 regular season games, Smith netted 1 goal and