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Notching a pair of quick tallies set the tone as the Powassan Voodoos went on to roll past the French River Rapids 12-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League mid-week match-up Wednesday at the Powassan Sportsplex. The Voodoos took the lead a minute and a half in, moments after

Province protecting forestry jobs and building homes and buildings faster by promoting the use of innovative, Ontario-made wood construction The Ontario government has launched a new working group to guide the implementation of the Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan: Ontario’s blueprint for education, research and investment in the fast-growing

The Monaghan and Friends North Bay Santa Fund morning on 106.3 Jet FM is raising funds and awareness for the Santa Fund on Friday. By Richard Coffin   Morning host Mike Monaghan is broadcasting the 19th annual festive and fundraising radio event from 6 am – 10 am.    Along with Christmas

Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with a local ceremony taking place on Friday. By Richard Coffin Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, with a local ceremony taking place on Friday. Nipissing University, the

Last month’s traditional Christmas Bazaar & Tea at the Pro-Cathedral raised just over $11,000 for several charities By Richard Coffin Some locally include school breakfast programs, Meals on Wheels, the North Bay Food Bank, Catholic Charities, the Gathering Place, and the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North

A 26-year-old Brant resident is facing a fraud over $5,000 charge in North Bay after a city police investigation By Richard Coffin Police say a local resident was targeted and deceived into providing over $14,000 for an alleged emergency involving a close friend. They say a person claiming

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday November 30, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Daniel was the beloved husband of Thora Darlene Dobson “Dolly” (nee Ryckman). He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Lisa Dobson (Dave), Heather Dobson (Rob), Steven Dobson, Terry

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday November 29, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Joe was the beloved husband of  Diane Sampson and the loving father to Dino Cardelli, and Gina Cardelli. He was the cherished

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday December 2, 2025. Born June 18, 1934, Donna was the loving wife of 59 years to the late Ross Quigley who passed in 2013. Loving mother of Miles (predeceased) wife Marilyn surviving, Glen and Gary, wife Wendy. Sadly missed by

One local school board drew criticism from Ontario’s Education Minister By Richard Coffin One local school board drew criticism from Ontario’s Education Minister as he announced an advisory body will review the province’s approach to student assessment.     Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) test results in reading,