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A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety has been issued for the North Bay – Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). “Water levels on area lakes and rivers are generally at or slightly below normal for this time of year. Moisture content in the snowpack is an average

Rolling out to an early lead, the Greater Sudbury Cubs did not look back from there as they went on to down the Powassan Voodoos 9-2 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action Thursday at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. The Cubs opened the scoring a couple of minutes into

Ryder Cali scored two third-period goals, the winner and an empty-netter, to lift the North Bay Battalion to a 4-2 Ontario Hockey League victory Thursday night over the Ottawa 67’s. Nick Wellenreiter provided one goal and two assists and Ethan Procyszyn had the other goal for the Battalion, while

Province investing $350,000 to help build a lasting space of remembrance in Richmond Hill The Ontario government is providing $350,000 to the City of Richmond Hill to support the construction of the Flight PS752 Memorial, honouring the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which was shot down

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Walker announces her sudden passing on January 4th, 2026 in North Bay, at the age of 73.  She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Walker. Cherished mother of Owen Walker and Becky Walker (Nic Brownrigg). Daughter

Dennis Thomas Moore passed away peacefully in his sleep at NBRHC on January 2nd 2026, he was 94 years old.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Elaine Margaret Moore nee Clarke. After his wife’s passing in 2009 Dennis moved to North Bay and lived at

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francoise on Monday January 5th 2026 at the age of 90.  Surrounded by her loving family Fran was welcomed into the arms of her beloved Lord and Saviour.  Loving mother of Maurice (Loraine), Lucie Fortier (Denis), Roger (Deceased), Robert

By Richard Coffin ‘The sooner the better’. That’s when Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, wants to see passengers on board the new Northlander. The first of three trainsets has arrived in Ontario with testing underway. “The cars will be in Toronto for at least a couple of months,” says Fedeli.

By Richard Coffin An update to Environment Canada’s special weather statement for our area. The weather agency says a low-pressure system is expected to bring upwards of 10-20 mm of rain through Friday afternoon with a chance of thunderstorms. Officials also say the frozen ground will have a limited

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service has laid more charges in an attempted murder investigation. It involves that shooting in the area of Seymour and Franklin streets and the 11/17 bypass on Dec. 19. Police say a 45-year-old Niagara Falls man faces another nine charges including firearms,