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Powassan Voodoos defenceman Marcus Krats has committed to Concordia University Wisconsin NCAA D III hockey team, the club announced on Tuesday.   The 20-year-old Labrador City, NL product has netted 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 26 games this season for the Voodoos.   “It’s extremely exciting, at

By Richard Coffin It’s a first down for efforts aimed at bringing back senior football at Chippewa Secondary School (CSS). Officials say the Ravens Flight 2026 campaign is halfway to its fundraising goal, having raised nearly $30,000. A fundraising concert has also been lined up by Jamie Carruthers,

1954 - 2026 Beverley passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Center on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the age of 71 years surrounded by her loved ones. She was the loving wife of 52 years to Dennis Shillinglaw. Beloved mother of Derek (Ann) and Erin Deadman. Loved as

January 10, 1940 – December 26, 2025  The family of David William Downs is deeply saddened to announce his passing in the early hours of December 26, 2025, during his favorited time of year. This followed a valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  David is lovingly remembered by the love

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of their dear mother, Phyllis Marie Weeks, (December 6th, 1939 - December 24th, 2025 at Eastholme, Home for the Aged, in Powassan, Ontario. Phyllis was a cherished mother to Nat, Judy (Larry) and Wendy (Brian). Her beautiful daughter, Wendy,

Denis Thibeault was a man of courage, and it is with deep sorrow that he unexpectedly departed on Wednesday Dec 17th 2025 at the North Bay Regional Hospital just four (4) days short of his 75th birthday which he was looking forward to. He was the beloved husband of Nancy

With heavy snowfalls across Ontario, Enbridge Gas Ontario is reminding customers to keep natural gas meters and external appliance vents clear of snow and ice. This simple step helps maintain safe and reliable operation of home heating equipment during the bone-chilling winter months. “Clearing snow and ice from your gas

By Richard Coffin North Bay OPP have charged two drivers from Bonfield Township after an incident involving one vehicle. Provincial police say on Saturday, Jan. 3, at approximately 4:20 pm, officers and emergency crews responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a snowbank on Highway 17

By Richard Coffin The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has a new Director of Education. Officials have announced Jay MacJanet has been appointed to the role. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, the board says he has over 26 years of experience in public education, beginning his career as a

The North Bay Police Service has charged a person with stunt driving after their vehicle was clocked going 55 km/h over the speed limit recently on Lakeshore Drive. Police say the vehicle was going 95 km/h in the posted Community Safety Zone, which is 40 km/h. STAY