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Province investing $11 million through new WELL Fund to support women in high-demand sectors and help survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives The Ontario government is investing $11 million over two years through the new Women’s Economic Leadership and Legacy (WELL) Fund to help more women gain the

By Richard Coffin The owner and head sensei at Gateway Martial Arts is heading to the World Karate Championship in Spain this October. Adam Arbiter has been named to Team Canada after winning bronze in the 35+ men’s kata division at the National Championship. He competed in Ottawa on

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP is advising the public in the Mattawa area to avoid non-essential travel after severe weather Monday night. Police say the there are reports of downed trees and hydro poles blocking roads, with Highway 533 closed overnight. The road reopened just before 6:30

February 25, 1948 - November 6, 2025  We are sad to announce that Penny has passed away at Cassellholme after many struggles with her health.    Penny was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Dorothy Avery, her brother Larry Avery and her son Stephen Avery.  She is survived by her grandson

New legislation would enhance the private and international adoption system to protect the well-being of children  The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes to strengthen protections for children in private and international adoptions by enhancing oversight of the adoption process, creating new compliance and enforcement tools and establishing better safeguards

By Brad Aubin With market conditions changing, FedNor is helping local businesses diversify, grow, strengthen domestic supply chains, and more. Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced over $2.2 million to help five North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future.

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is reminding drivers to make motorcycle safety a priority this long weekend and throughout the riding season. With warmer weather arriving, more motorcycles are travelling on local roads and highways. Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than other vehicles, and drivers are reminded

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has published its 2026-2028 Multi-Year Traffic Management & Safety Plan (“the Plan”), a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing motor vehicle collision fatalities and serious injuries on city roads. In North Bay, motor vehicle collision deaths continue to rival, and in some years exceed, homicide

NORTH BAY – TOURISM NORTH BAY LAUNCHES BOLD NEW SEASONAL CAMPAIGN  Tourism North Bay is excited to launch the summer video of their 2026 Seasonal Campaign: Nothing, Nowhere, Everywhere: North Bay — a refreshingly unconventional take on destination marketing that leans into sarcastic humour to showcase everything that makes North Bay unforgettable.

Brookes St. development moves forward with support from federal, provincial, and municipal partners A new Indigenous-led affordable housing development on Brookes Street in North Bay is moving forward with the support of coordinated federal, provincial, and municipal housing funding, including the Housing Accelerator Fund and combined Canada–Ontario Community Housing