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December 26, 1958- December 8, 2025  Barry of River Valley, formerly of Aylmer, passed away very peacefully at home on December 8th with his girls and family by his side. He leaves behind his 3 girls Trisha Haines, Beth (Derek) Turcotte and Amy Leigh (Ryan) Pearce whom he loved endlessly

August 7th, 1941- December 10th, 2025  Neil passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2025, at the age of 84.  He was born and raised in Calvin Township, where he later built a life and raised his own family. Neil worked for the township for many years, doing road maintenance.   Neil

Fund will strengthen the province’s end-to-end critical minerals supply chain and protect Ontario workers As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the Ontario government has officially launched the $500 million Critical Minerals Processing Fund (CMPF), which will provide strategic financial support to projects that accelerate the province’s

October 26, 1962- December 8, 2025  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Carriere after a long battle with COPD, surrounded by his family, on Monday December 8th, 2025 at the age of 63.  Predeceased by his parents Rheal and Yvonne Carriere. Denis leaves behind

North Bay Nordic Cross Country Ski Club is excited to announce an early start to the season.  Inner trails are open and groomed with tracks set, and in good early season shape.  The Clubhouse will be open this weekend for rentals, day pass tickets, and hot drink sales. Early snow,

Fall legislature concludes with the passage of 12 bills that will protect Ontario workers, businesses and communities The Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s fall sitting has concluded following the passage of 12 government bills that deliver on the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building the most competitive, self-reliant

Shamar Moses scored at 3:15 of overtime to give the North Bay Battalion a 4-3 victory over the Brampton Steelheads in an Ontario Hockey League game Thursday night. Parker Vaughan provided two goals and Kaden Pitre also scored for the Battalion, which wore Centurion-themed uniforms before 2,117 at

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board confirms Education Director Craig Myles has retired. In an organizational structure announcement, officials say Myles joined the board in 2014 as Superintendent of Student Success and was appointed Education Director in 2020. He retires with more than three decades experience in

By Richard Coffin After a nearly ten-year absence, efforts are underway to see senior football return to Chippewa Secondary School. The Ravens Flight 2026 fundraising campaign has been launched to raise $60,000 and equip a senior team after the junior program was revived two years ago. Money will be

By Richard Coffin Canadore College is hosting a private event celebrating the holiday season with its employees and their families on Friday, but there will be fireworks for all to enjoy It’s taking place at the Dome at the Commerce Court Campus. Officials say while campus buildings and parking