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Effective April 1, 2024, a new regulation under the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act, 2022 (BOBIA) gives businesses across the province access to more government and public sector procurement opportunities. The new regulation enshrines in law that Ontario’s public sector — including hospitals, schools, colleges and universities — give preference to

Ontario’s wildland fire season officially began April 1 and this year the Ontario government is adding new firefighting positions to ensure the people and resources are in place to protect communities. The province is also offering a payment incentive for fire rangers and critical support staff this season and

On March 31st, the North Bay Police Service received a call for service in relation to a male youth who had sustained significant injuries after being attacked by another male youth.  As a result of the investigation a 14-year-old young person has been charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm.   Officers

Canadore College is ready to welcome prospective students and their families this Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at all three of its North Bay campuses. "We're thrilled to showcase Canadore's unique labs, classrooms, and spaces at

Paul St. Jacques est décédé paisiblement à l'âge de 92 ans, entouré de l'amour de sa famille, le mercredi 27 mars 2024, à l'unité de soins palliatifs Au Château de Sturgeon Falls, en Ontario.  Fils de feu Hervé St-Jacques et Elizabeth (née Charrette). Paul

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Terrance Brandon, known as Terry, born on November 28, 1954, who peacefully departed this life on March 25, 2024, at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter.  Terry was the cherished husband

Roman Schmidt and Paul Ludwinski each had one goal and one assist to pace the Kingston Frontenacs to a 4-1 Ontario Hockey League victory Monday night over the North Bay Battalion, cutting the Troops’ lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal to 2-1. Ethan Miedema and Matthew Soto also scored

Another Powassan Voodoos player has committed to play hockey at the next level for the 2024-25 season.    Zach Turner, who joined the Voodoos this fall, has committed to play for the Manhattanville Valiants NCAA Division III Hockey team, the club announced on Sunday.    Peter Goulet, Voodoos head coach, says the

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday that goaltender Noah Metivier (Greater Sudbury Cubs); forward Reyth Smith (Powassan Voodoos) and netminder Noah Tegelaar (Blind River Beavers), have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week, for

Early spring storm expected to bring strong winds, rain and the potential for significant snow Tuesday night through Thursday. A Colorado low is expected to begin affecting the region Tuesday night. Precipitation is expected to begin as rain transitioning to snow Wednesday morning. Snow, which may be heavy at times,