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By Richard Coffin Former NHLer and North Bay Sports Hall of Fame member Ab Demarco Jr. has passed away. Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in North Bay, Demarco played 344 games in the NHL, with New York, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Boston. He was 77. Port

By Richard Coffin There are only a few details so far, but a cottage and bunkhouse has been destroyed by fire on Northshore Road. City fire crews were dispatched just before 9 pm Tuesday night. Photos from the scene show the structure fully involved with fire.  There were no injuries.

By Richard Coffin Half a dozen winners of Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards (NOMFA) involve people or projects from our area. Matthieu Thibeault, who’s originally from North Bay and now West Nipissing, won Outstanding Songwriter and Vocal Performance. North Bay’s Peach Pact won Outstanding Music Video. Port

We wish to honour and celebrate the life of Ab DeMarco Jr. who passed away suddenly on June 21st, 2026 at the age of 77. His last day was perfect: at home sharing laughter, stories, good food and time with his family. A devoted father, Nonno, husband, brother, and friend,

October 2, 1940  -  June 19, 2026  Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline (Carol) Pilon at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on June 19, 2026 at the age of 85.  Beloved daughter of the late Sir Cyril

1994-2026   It is with heavy hearts that the Lefebvre family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Justin at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 32, with his loving family by his side.  Justin was the cherished son of Richard (Lyne)

In Loving Memory of Alice Réjeanne "Jean" Ouellette July 19, 1947 – June 17, 2026  It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Alice Réjeanne "Jean" Ouellette on June 17, 2026, at Cassellholme, at the age of 78.  Born on July 19, 1947,

By Richard Coffin Twenty new affordable housing units are being developed by the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) and City of North Bay. They’re located at 100 Main Street East. Once complete, the housing units will be allocated through DNSSAB’s Centralized Waitlist, which matches eligible

By Richard Coffin Two motorists, including one from North Bay, are facing stunt driving charges after separate traffic stops on Saturday afternoon. Two motorists, including one from North Bay, are facing stunt driving charges after separate traffic stops on Saturday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police say the incidents happened less an

By Richard Coffin City fire crews responded to a garage fire just after 8:30 am Tuesday on Haviland Avenue, between O’Brien and McPhail. Officials say early indications are a person was working on a vehicle when a fire started, they got out and called the fire department. Port