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Robert Heywood Brush Jr., a dedicated sailor with the Canadian Armed Forces and a true gentleman, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 63. To Robert, being a sailor wasn’t just a job; it was a calling. He served his country with unwavering pride and found

Funding is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by ensuring Ontario Corps partners have the tools and training needed to respond to emergencies and natural disasters The Ontario government is investing more than $6.5 million in emergency preparedness grants to strengthen the response capabilities of Ontario

Powassan Voodoos graduating defenceman Bruce Grey has committed to play for the Prague Guardians of the European Union College Hockey League, the Voodoos announced on Friday.  Grey, acquired before the NOJHL January 10trade deadline from the Espanola Paper Kings, netted 8 goals and added 16 assists for 24 games split

By Brad Aubin A significant month-over-month job postings increase. That’s what the Labour Market Group is calling the 22% jump from February to March this year. LMG says March boasted 571 job postings during the month from 245 unique employers. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office

By Brad Aubin Ahead of you spring cleaning the garage or shed, Discovery Routes is calling on the community to help put trail-ready equipment into the hands that need it most. The 2026 ReCycle Bikes and outdoor gear collection has officially launched, and the registered charity says any donated high-quality,

Province bolstering trade partnerships in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty to increase economic resilience and protect Ontario workers Premier Doug Ford, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Will Bouma, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, hosted a roundtable discussion with 16 senior

Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 90 on April 30, 2026. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.  Although not a lover of working hard, Jim dedicated 35 years of service to the Canadian

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has arrested a man following a fraud investigation into an alleged construction scam. The victim paid $16,000 for services that were not completed. In May 2025, the accused was hired through what appeared to be a legitimate business. Over the course of several

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Government is investing another $78.5 million in Canadore and Nipissing University. MPP Vic Fedeli made the announcement Friday, saying the money will protect postsecondary students’ access to education they need. Over the next four years, more than $44 million is going to Canadore, and

Rena peacefully passed away at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on April 29th, 2026, at the age of 97. Born in Mattawa, Ontario on February 6, 1929, Rena lived a long and full life, surrounded by family, friends and laughter. She was the cherished wife of the late Donald J. Venasse, who