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Province creating new digital licensing system to make fishing and hunting easier across Ontario To make it easier for anglers and hunters to purchase licences and tags, the Ontario government is creating a new licensing system, FishHuntON. Launching in early 2027, FishHuntON will provide residents with more convenient and flexible

By Richard Coffin Two North Bay Battalion players were drafted by NHL teams on the weekend. Centre Ryder Cali was selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round, while the San Jose Sharks picked defenceman Alexander Karmanov in the seventh round. West Nipissing’s Andre Mondoux, a former Trappers’

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) investigation has resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than $197,000 worth of illicit drugs after search warrants were executed at a residence on Marshall Park Drive in North Bay and a residence on

By Richard Coffin June 29, 2026 A councillor motion coming forward Tuesday night looks to create a legacy naming policy in the city. If approved, staff would be directed to research and report back on best practices and provide a draft naming policy for all non-commercial honorific or commemorative naming

By Richard Coffin Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, which includes North Bay and the Nipissing region, has a new Chief Executive Officer. Meghan Taylor has taken on the role. Officials say she brings 12 years of progressive leadership experience at the organization, most recently serving as Senior Director of

By Richard Coffin The city’s new Community and Recreation Centre is the subject of a couple of council items Tuesday night. During a special committee meeting, which starts at 5:30 pm, arena-related user fees are the subject of a public meeting. Ice rates and building rental fees for

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Au Chateau (Sturgeon Falls) on Thursday June 25, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Raymond was the beloved husband of the late Andrée (nee Vachon) Delean, and the loving father to Shelly (Richard), Carl, and Darren (Diane). He

1930-2026  Following an extraordinary life of adventure, service and athletic achievement, Col. John (Tex) Mitchell passed away peacefully at his home on the lake on June 24th in the care of his loving partner, Kim Crumpton.  Tex was born in Saskatoon in 1930. Growing up through the Great Depression and

Passed away at Nipissing Mannor on June 22nd, 2026, in her 84th year. Lola was born October 21st, 1942, in Timmins Ontario.  She was the loving mother of Monique Lalande (Rick), Linda Welter (Russ), Russell Martin (Tanya) and Brad Martin (Tessie).  Lola was the cherished grandmother of Kyle Giroux (Maddison)

New program will meet changing labour market demands while protecting opportunities for Ontario workers  Ontario is transforming the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to better align immigration with labour market needs and with a clear focus on addressing critical workforce shortages across key sectors of the economy. The redesigned OINP