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Jake O’Brien scored the winning goal at 8:14 of the third period as the Brantford Bulldogs defeated the North Bay Battalion 5-3 Wednesday night to sweep the Ontario Hockey League teams’ best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series. Adam Jiricek and Marek Vanacker each contributed one goal and one assist,

By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing is hosting a Public Open House next week on proposed changes to the Zoning By-law. Officials say public input is an important part of the process and the session will provide an opportunity for residents to review the changes, ask questions and

By Brooke Bertrand Stress Awareness Month? In THIS Economy?? Say Less! We are already aware of our stress. Very, extremely, overwhelmingly aware. What we need now is each other.  And the Joy Train. Every April, the wellness industrial complex swings open its arms and declares it Stress Awareness Month. Candles

By Richard Coffin Nominations for the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards include nearly two dozen locally. There are 21 nominations for people, projects or groups from North Bay and two from Sturgeon Falls. Of note, four nominations in the music category involve North Bay’s Peach Pact, or people

By Richard Coffin GINCOR Werx, which operates in 11 communities including Mattawa, is one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers. Organized by Mediacorp Canada, the list recognizes small and medium enterprises offering the nation’s best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies. Employers were reviewed on eight criteria,

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has been issued for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam and a Flood Warning remains in effect for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to

Flooding on some streets occurred due to a combination of already-elevated water levels from the spring melt and a large amount of rain falling in a very short period. This created a surge of runoff that exceeded the immediate capacity of parts of the stormwater system, leading to temporary flooding

It is with deep sorrow that our family announces the passing of our mother Barbara Ann Craig (nee Hepburn) in North Bay, Ontario on Wednesday March 25, 2026. She was in her 99th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth (Ken) Craig, and the loving and devoted

Peter Valenti, known to many as Rudy or Pizza has passed away unexpectedly at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 74.  To say Peter was loved feels far too small. He was a presence, larger than life, deeply charismatic, and impossible not

By Richard Coffin Smile Cookies are returning later this month at Tim Hortons and several area groups are benefiting. The chocolate chunk cookies with an icing smile will be available from April 27 to May 3. Restaurants in the city are supporting the North Bay and District Humane Society while