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By Richard Coffin A motion calling for a review of the city’s short-term rental bylaw is coming to council next week. Put forward by Councillor Sara Inch, the motion says only eight short-term rental properties have registered with the city despite evidence additional unregistered rentals remain active. STAY INFORMED

By Richard Coffin A recent donation is reflecting the ‘regional’ impact the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) has. The Lions Club in Earlton presented a $10,000 cheque to the foundation this week. Officials say the money will support two key projects, an X-Ray upgrade and the purchase of

By Richard Coffin Natural gas rates are up in Ontario, including locally.  On it’s website, Enbridge Gas says the new rates started at the beginning of the month and will remain in effect through March 31. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox.

It is with grief and sadness that the Cloutier family announce the unexpected death of Marcel Normand Cloutier at 79 years of age (nee March 22, 1946 in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, Canada) on December 12, 2025 in North Bay, Ontario.  Marcel was the son of Irene (nee Bergeron) and Germaine;

November 5 1927- January 19 2026 We announce with sorrow, the passing of Julie in her 99th year at Algonquin Nursing Home in Mattawa with family members at her side on January 19, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 73 years, Amedée. She is survived by her children: Marg

Kaden Pitre scored at 4:55 of overtime to lift the North Bay Battalion to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Brantford Bulldogs in a wild Ontario Hockey League game Thursday night. Lirim Amidovski had three goals and one assist and Sebastien Gervais the other goal for the Battalion, while

By Richard Coffin An iconic Canadian retailer of the past is looking at expansion plans across the country. This after the successful launch of Zellers’ first stand-alone store in Edmonton last October. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service

The North Bay Battalion has reached a key point in the Ontario Hockey League schedule, with the Brantford Bulldogs paying a visit at 7 p.m. Thursday before the Troops embark on a season-high five straight road games. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your

First-in-Canada FAST program connecting patients to life-extending treatments up to a year sooner The Ontario government is continuing to lead the world in cancer care by approving access to six new life-extending cancer treatments through the Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program. This first-in-Canada initiative is fast-tracking access to

By Brad Aubin North Bay Fire and Emergency Services has responded to three oscillating fan fires in the past six months. That’s led them to remind people not to leave the fans running for a prolonged period of time. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right