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By Richard Coffin Traffic is moving again in both directions on Highway 17 west of North Bay. Ontario 511 confirms the road reopened just after 8 am Friday. It was closed for a few hours after a single-vehicle collision west of Nova Beaucage Road. Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard

Provincial funding will help 12 manufacturing companies increase revenue, improve operations and create approximately 80 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is investing more than $3.4 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help 12 manufacturing companies in northern Ontario purchase equipment, upgrade facilities and expand operations,

North Bay Candidates Meeting on October 4th Your Community, Your Environment, Hear from Your Candidates North Bay - A number of community organizations concerned with the environment and healthy communities are collaborating to host an all candidates meeting during the current municipal election. The format will be question and answer,

We are mourning the peaceful passing of our Dad/Grandpa/ Great-grandpa at Nipissing Manor on September 20th, 2026.  James (Jim) Llewellyn Kile was born August 13th, 1937, in Edson, Alberta. James was the beloved husband of Eleanor Kile who predeceased him in 2019. He leaves to mourn his passing his

It is with heavy saddened hearts that we announce that Evelyn Wandinger (nee Kretschmer), age 92 years of age, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Evelyn was the loving mother of Angela (Jason Whiteley) and Oma of Walker

December 28, 1945 – September 22, 2026  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick John Robinson on September 22, 2026.  Patrick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He shared 61 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Carol (née Pinkerton).  Patrick

By Richard Coffin Nipissing First Nation has issued an urgent alert saying a spike in overdoses has been reported in the past 24 hours. In a release, officials say it raises serious concern that a more potent substance may be circulating the community. They say the exact cause is unknown,

By Richard Coffin The Northern Policy Institute (NPI) says twinning most highways in Northern Ontario would cost too much and require northerners to wait too long for better, safer roads. Its latest publication says 2+1 is the best fit for most highways in the north. This as momentum on

By Richard Coffin The province is putting $49 million into the network of Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres (OSBAC) over the next three years, including locally. Formerly known as Small Business Enterprise Centres, the government says the new brand will create a stronger and more consistent identity for the existing

By Richard Coffin The community is being invited to celebrate the power of recovery this weekend. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay and District says Recovery Rocks will include connection, stories of lived experience, a community meal, music and hope. It’s being held on Saturday at the