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The Powassan Voodoos added a forward and traded one away as part of a pair of trades, the club announced on Tuesday.   Ben Coupal, (COOH-PAL), a 2007 birth year right-shot forward, was acquired for a development fee from the Iroquois Falls Storm.    Coupal, a Cameron, Ontario product, has 12 goals

Jamie Lynn Davies It is with profound sadness that the family of Jamie Lynn Davies announce her sudden passing on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in North Bay, Ontario. Jamie was the loving mother of Malikai, Mia, and Taiya, who were the light of her life. She was the cherished daughter

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising residents to be cautious after a harmful algae bloom, also known as blue-green algae, was observed in Wolseley Bay, Falconer Township, through testing samples taken on Nov. 24, 2025, by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Peacefully passed away at home, Thursday November 27, 2025 at the age of 71 years, after years of struggling with COPD. Randy was where he chose to be, home in his own bed. He was surrounded by the love of his family.   Randy is survived by his beloved wife Miki

Ten local fire departments are receiving over $311,000 in provincial funding to support cancer prevention initiatives. By Richard Coffin Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the money will be used to purchase equipment and make infrastructure upgrades to help reduce the long-term effects of exposure to fire-related contaminants and

A couple of annual presentations are being made at Tuesday night’s council meeting. By Richard Coffin Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay will highlight its efforts this year, and no doubt the fact the city was once again a national Communities in Bloom winner. They’ll also look ahead to

The deadline is coming up this week for employers, non-profits and others to get involved in the Canada Summer Jobs program. By Richard Coffin MP Pauline Rochefort previously announced 137 employers in Nipissing-Timiskaming hired 260 students for summer jobs last year, thanks to $1 million from the Canada Summer Jobs

30 people took part in Canadore’s inaugural Walk for Wenjack last Friday. By Richard Coffin They completed laps inside the college’s Dome at the Commerce Court Campus, raising more than $1,200 in support of the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. Along with advancing its commitment to

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS), in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police Northeast Region (OPP NER) and Near North Crime Stoppers, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for a series of large-scale tire-slashing incidents affecting commercial fleets, industrial yards, and business properties

Provincial investment of $125 million will support up to 20,000 additional publicly funded procedures  The Ontario government is investing $125 million over two years to add four new community surgical and diagnostic centres licensed to deliver orthopedic surgeries across the province. This expansion will reduce wait times and support