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Left wingers Shamar Moses and Lirim Amidovski, defenceman Jonathan Kapageridis and goaltender Mike McIvor of the North Bay Battalion are among those in final rankings released Tuesday by the National Hockey League’s central scouting department. Moses is No. 104 on a list of 224 North American-based skaters in advance

In Loving Memory of Wayne Joseph Dugas  It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Joseph Dugas, surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2025, at the age of 81 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.  Wayne was born on January 25, 1944, to

December 20, 1939 – April 12, 2025   With sadness in our hearts and gratitude for the years we shared, we announce the peaceful passing of Neil Joseph Bélecque on April 12, 2025, at the age of 85.  Born in Astorville, Ontario, Neil was a strong, independent soul who lived life his

By Richard Coffin PHARA Community Services is moving forward with work to address immediate structural and infrastructure needs at its housing complex on Massey Drive.   With a $7.9 million fundraising campaign underway to save the 48-unit housing complex, the project moved to tender on April 8.   Officials are confident

By Richard Coffin City residents are being called to action by Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay.    They’re launching the 2025 season with the annual community-wide clean-up (Apr. 22-27) next week to keep the city clean and litter-free.   A flag raising starts off the campaign on Tuesday (10 am) at

We have reached out to local candidates and asked them a series of questions that are on the mind of voters across the riding. Topics range from what they’re hearing at the door, positions on the trade war, cost of living pressures and more. Here’s what they had

By Richard Coffin April 16 is National Canadian Film Day and a critically acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated Canadian short film is being screened locally.   NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) is based on a true story passed down by Inuk filmmaker Lindsay McIntyre’s grandmother.   Officials say the 16-minute film earned widespread acclaim,

By Richard Coffin Those interested in learning about volunteer opportunities with the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company can find out more this weekend.   They’re holding an open house for volunteers on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 3pm at the waterfront attraction’s souvenir booth and caboose.  Officials say

Celebrate community, connection, and North Bay’s 100th Birthday at Leon’s 2nd Annual Love Where You LIVE Event. Join us on Thursday, May 1st, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Leon’s North Bay for an evening of exclusive offers, home inspiration, and a showcase of

Tariffs, housing, affordability, law and order, immigration and more.   Those were some of the topics covered in Monday night’s federal candidates debate in Nipissing-Timiskaming.   Your TV North Bay and the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the event on TV and YouTube.   Conservative Garry Keller, the NDP’