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By Richard Coffin Northlander passenger rail service is getting closer to pulling into The Station in North Bay. The first of three new Northlander trainsets has arrived in Toronto. Premier Doug Ford says the train is undergoing testing and will head north afterwards for Ontario Northland to put it through

By Richard Coffin Snow removal started this week in downtown North Bay, beginning with Main Street West.   The city says crews are clearing one block at a time, and once Main Street is complete, work will move to Algonquin Avenue, between Cassells and Oak, Oak Street, Fraser Street, Ferguson Street,

Province launches first IESO-led competitive transmission selection process to maximize benefits The Ontario government is starting 2026 with a focus on driving growth and creating jobs by approving the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recommendation to build a new underwater electricity transmission line from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating

By Richard Coffin Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the North Bay area. The weather agency says a low pressure system is expected to bring upwards of 15-25 mm or rain and about 5 cm of snow to the area. Officials say the wintry mix of precipitation

By Richard Coffin Over 3,000 Ontario elementary schools are included in the latest Fraser Institute rankings, including a few dozen in our area. The rankings are based on nine academic indicators derived from provincewide test results. The top-ranked school locally is the South Shore Education Centre in Nipissing, with

By Richard Coffin A stop by an OPP snowmobile patrol has resulted in a 26-year-old West Nipissing resident being charged with possession of property obtained by crime.    STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Just before 2 pm on

By Richard Coffin We’re two months away from another Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. The North Bay Police Service is hosting the fundraising event on March 7. All funds will go directly toward the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter Games, which are being hosted by city police a

With heavy hearts, the Michaud family announces the sudden passing of Diane Michaud (née Minor), aged 69, on December 30, 2025, at Health Sciences North. Born July 20, 1956, Diane lived a life grounded in love, family, and quiet joy. Diane was the cherished wife of Robert; loving mother to

(1992-2025) Passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday December 26th, 2025 at the age of 33 with his family by his side. He was the soulmate, husband and best friend of Abbigayle (nee Gabura). Beloved father of Payten and Maddox. He will be sadly missed by

New funding will support nearly 3,000 new staff in long-term care and allow students to work in their local communities The Ontario government is delivering on its plan to protect the province’s long-term care system by investing more than $26 million in programs that will train nearly 3,