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My big sister left us to be with our mother and father and grandparents on December 31st, 2025 after a short illness.  Marg was born in North Bay on June 18, 1940 to parents Lena and John O’Connor (predeceased). Also predeceased by her husband Don. She had a big

It is with profound sadness that the family of Diane Anne Marie Mason (born Miron) announces her passing on Dec, 31st 2025 just 2 days after celebrating her 72nd birthday. She passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre surrounded by her loving family.  Diane was born to Lucille

After a lengthy illness, Simone has passed away peacefully on her own terms surrounded by her family on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 66. Dear daughter of the late Omer and Fay Parisien. Cherished sister of Cheryl Everitt (Ed), Ron Parisien (Denise), and Ellen Sloat (Geordie). She

Canadore College furthers its reconciliation efforts through its new Indigenous Learning Outcomes In Anishinaabemwin, the official language of Nipissing First Nation, it’s called “Maamwi Nokiida” and it means “Let’s Work Together.” It’s the name given to the Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILOs) initiative undertaken by Canadore College because

Investment will fund modern classrooms and cutting-edge equipment needed to build a strong, highly skilled workforce The Ontario government is preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow by investing $242 million to upgrade learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities across the province. As part of the government’s

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says the ‘status quo is no longer acceptable’ when it comes to dealing with homelessness. FONOM says northern communities are at the breaking point and they’re ready to work with provincial and federal governments on real, practical solutions. They’

By Richard Coffin A new general contractor is needed for the new Parry Sound JK-12 school and childcare facility. This after Education Minister Paul Callandra terminated the contract of the now-former general contractor. In a letter to parents, the Near North District School Board says the decision was made after

By Richard Coffin Some area school buses are cancelled Wednesday (Jan. 14). They include buses in West Nipissing, Mattawa, West Parry Sound and East Parry Sound South of and excluding Hwy 522. Schools remain open Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reminding the community to exercise caution around snowbanks this winter. Heavy snowfall and plowing can create hazards for drivers, pedestrians, and children playing outside. Snowbanks can reduce visibility, narrow road lanes, and hide vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles. Drivers are urged to slow down,

Northern Ontario Homelessness Update Updated findings show rising pressures on housing, supports, and communities across the North The release of Municipalities Under Pressure: One Year Later builds directly on the landmark homelessness report published in January 2025 by the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA), the Association of Municipalities of