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By Richard Coffin Phase I of a solid rock berm on Mattawan Street in Mattawa is expected to be completed Tuesday. Town officials say construction on the berm got started with the level of the Mattawa River continuing to rise. They say if the river rises significantly more the berm

By Richard Coffin The first wildland fires of the season have been reported in the North Bay District. At last check, the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Forest Fire Map shows two of the fires started on Monday and are active. One just south of Feronia Road is 0.4

By Richard Coffin Chances are you’ll have the pick of the litter if you’re looking to add a feline family member to the household. With a steady stream of new arrivals expected throughout the summer, officials say the North Bay and District Humane Society is already being pushed

Suzanne Marie Rose Boucher, age 72, of North Bay, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by family at the Serenity Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 3, 1953, Suzanne lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and deep devotion to family and friends.

1968-2026  It is with great sadness that the family of Shawn Allan Butchart announces his sudden passing at the NBRHC on Thursday April 23, 2026. Shawn’s entire family was at his bedside as he passed away peacefully.  Shawn will be sadly missed by his partner, Tricia Hall. Cherished father

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has charged a local man with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 024 Vehicles for Hire and Private Transportation Companies Vehicles, following an investigation into an unlicensed vehicle-for-hire (VFH) operation. On April 24, 2026, members of the NBPS Traffic Section and

Provincial funding will protect local jobs and support economic growth through the launch of Sault Ste. Marie’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy  The Ontario government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries in Sault Ste. Marie with an investment of $500,000 through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP). The funding will

July 15, 1939 – April 23, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Roman Hachkowski on April 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Cherished spouse of Livia and a proud father, aka “Tato”, to sons George (Sheila), Roman (Mary-Katherine), and Chris (Meghan). Dedicated grandfather

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital (Orillia) on Thursday April 23, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Grace was the beloved wife of the late Neil Pfaff, and the loving mother to Kenton Sopher. She was the much-loved aunt to

Will peacefully passed away with the love of his family at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on April 24th, 2026, in his 71st year.   He leaves behind his beloved wife Alice (née Lacourse). He was the proud father of Leo (Ana) Jamieson, Bill Jamieson, Katelynn Jamieson, and the new addition to