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By Richard Coffin Area emergency services are gearing up for a Battle of the Badges hockey tournament this weekend.   Teams include the North Bay OPP, District of Nipissing Paramedic Services, and fire fighters from the Mattawa, Calvin, Papineau Cameron and Bonfield fire departments.   STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the

By Richard Coffin Council has opted not to review the city’s short-term rental bylaw, but that could change at a future meeting. With one councillor absent on Tuesday night, the motion was defeated when the vote ended in a 5-5 tie. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest

Passed away peacefully at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice on January 27th 2026 at the age of 98.  Predeceased by her husband Leslie A. Hilton. She will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  As per her wishes, there will be no visitation or service.  Donations

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) will be conducting a real-time emergency response training exercise in North Bay, Ontario, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the vicinity of E.W. Norman Public School and Widdifield Secondary School. The training exercise will take place throughout the day, and will not result

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Phyllis, on Friday, January 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Chester Reed and cherished mother of seven children: Christine, Sandra, Stanley (predeceased), (Jackie), Bradley (Julie), Ruth (Christopher), Martin (Kim) and Frank (Vicki). Also left to

Overnight snow removal is continuing tonight with crews focusing next on McKeown Avenue from to Cartier Street to Algonquin Avenue (inbound) including the roundabout, Front Street from Cassells Street to Algonquin Avenue, and Main Street West from Murray Street to Gormanville Road. With many streets across the city to manage,

By Richard Coffin We’re one year away from the start of the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games in North Bay. We’re one year away from the start of the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games in North Bay. Officials kicked off the countdown to the games, which are being

Shirley passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. A devoted wife to Maurice Byers and a dearly loved mother to Steven (Lianne) the late Ronda and Dennis Byers.

The Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball invite the community to the 5th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Friday, January 30, at the R.J. Surtees Athletics Centre against the University of Guelph Gryphons. Created in 2022 by Laker alumnus and NUBASE

By Richard Coffin Project Lifesaver has become a success story on a couple of fronts locally. First, BAYSAR Search and Rescue now has more than 70 clients in the program. That’s almost three times its initial expectation. Port North Bay Fully Furnished Office Space Available for Teams 1 -10