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There are 3 public presentations listed tonight. The 3 groups presenting are Nipissing Environmental Watch, YMCA Youth Canada Exchange and Creative Industries. On the agenda tonight City Council will vote on a number of items including the 2024 water and wastewater budget, waste management user fees and the user fee

Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Drizzle advisory for North Bay and area as of 2:18 pm today and states areas of freezing drizzle are expected or occurring. Light ice accretion due to freezing drizzle and it is expected to end overnight Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and

With heavy hearts, the Luckett family announces the peaceful passing of Frances “Isobel” Luckett, age 98, on Saturday January 27th, 2024. With family by her bedside, Isobel passed away surrounded by endless love and compassion.  Born in Toronto in 1925 to Frances and Arthur Simpson, Isobel found her husband, Gerry,

John (Madjy) Wilkinson   It is with sadness that the family of John (Madjy) Wilkinson announce his passing in Sudbury on January 24. Predeceased by his mother, Laila Wilkinson, he is survived by his father, Henry Wilkinson, and his sister Tammi Healy.  There will be no visitation or service. Cremation has

Joly, Jacques Marcel   Suddenly after a with battle with an unknown illness Jacques Marcel Joly passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on January 25th, 2024.  Beloved father of Jean Paul Joly (Pamela), Sylvia Joly and Jacqueline Joly. Predeceased by his wife Yvette Hebert. Loving brother of Jeanine

With unseasonably mild temperatures this winter, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is urging pet parents to use caution around bodies of water, which may not be safely frozen. Every year, incidents occur involving dogs and open water or thin ice, resulting in injuries or even tragic outcomes. To help

The Research Centre at Canadore College will collaborate with other community organizations on new research projects. The $937,000 Mobilize grant, from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will allow the College to engage in several short-term projects. NSERC grants provide Canadian colleges with flexible funding to acquire

Greater Sudbury Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating missing person, 62-year-old, Michael Vagnini. Officers have been and continue to follow-up on information provided by community members, however, Michael and the black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with Ontario license plate BK22178 have not been located. Updated

Steve Marshall  It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Steve Marshall, in North Bay Ont. at the age of 66.  Survived by his loving wife Annette and sons, Ryan Jackson and Brodie Tolley (Veronica). Proud and devoted Gramps of Athena and loving son of Enid

Ontario is investing nearly $1.1 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in North Bay and Muskoka so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the Ontario government’s investment of an additional