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Getting two goals from Jax Pereira helped the Powassan Voodoos defeat the Timmins Rock 5-2 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Tuesday night at McIntyre Arena. The result sees Powassan put an end to Timmins’ 21-game winning streak, which tied them for the fifth longest in NOJHL history. After

Passed away on January 18, 2026 in her 103rd year. Dear wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Rod (Aline), Nancy (John) and Fay. Predeceased by brother Joseph (late Ida) and infant sister Rita. Cherished Mama Bea to grandchildren Marty, Rick, Allison (late Jamie), Chantal (John), Sean (Eden); and

By Richard Coffin Don’t be alarmed if you see an increased police presence at the Sturgeon River House Museum on Thursday. Officials say that’s because the North-East Region OPP Emergency Response Team is taking part in police training exercises at the Fort Road location in West Nipissing. STAY

By Richard Coffin Two new medical lab programs in Northern Ontario are eligible for stay and learn grants. The province has announced it involves students in the medical lab technology program at Canadore College and the medical lab science program at Confederation College, in Thunder Bay. STAY INFORMED – Click here

By Richard Coffin Almaguin Highlands OPP have charged the driver of a commercial motor vehicle after a collision resulted in the lengthy closure of Highway 11 on Monday. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Police say emergency crews

Planet Youth Nipissing Launches Sticker Design Contest Planet Youth Nipissing wants to know what matters to youth in the Nipissing District– in the form of a sticker! Using the youth’s choice of medium (such as drawing, painting, or digital), folks ages 11 to 19 are encouraged to submit a

By Richard Coffin Bonfield is receiving just over $32,000 to address barriers to growth, protect local jobs, and better position the community to attract and retain investment. MPP Vic Fedeli announced the money through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news

Federal and provincial investment will help local food producers expand global sales of Ontario grown products The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around

Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026 Canadore Panthers wrapped a busy weekend with strong showings across three programs, highlighted by two road victories for Men’s Volleyball, a hard-fought four-set battle for Women’s Volleyball at Durham, and a competitive home effort from Men’s Basketball against Fanshawe.

By Richard Coffin Canada’s new strategic partnership with China, and its tariff relief on canola, is being well-received locally. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service “This is a welcome development for agricultural producers close to home and