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1951–2025  Gisele passed away peacefully at her residence in Sturgeon Falls on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 74 years.  She was the loving wife of the late John Evans. Gisele is survived by her siblings Kim (Claire) and Louise (Guy Rondeau). She will also be lovingly

Province rebating the provincial portion of the HST for first-time home buyers of most new homes As part of its plan to protect Ontario, lower costs and help more families realize the dream of homeownership, the provincial government is proposing to rebate the full 8 per cent provincial portion of

May 4, 1941 - October 20, 2025  It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, the family of (Donald) John Hartnett announces his passing at the age of 84 at the North Bay Regional Health Center on Monday October 20th, 2025.   Husband to the late Joan Hartnett (nee Garbarino: May

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) says 13 of the layoffs announced last week at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) involve registered nurses. They also warn thousands more could lose their jobs across the province in the next couple of years. The ONA says a new report from Ontario’

Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) is once again looking to recognize northern artistic excellence in film, music and media arts. Nominations are now open for the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards (NOMFA). There are 14 categories, including everything from outstanding album to songwriter, outstanding feature film, actor and more.

For the third year in a row, Country 90.5 FM morning host Kevin Oschefski’s name appears on an Ontario Association of Broadcasters’ (OAB) Community Service Award. Kevin O’s Walk for the Cure, his inaugural 129 km fundraising trek from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to Downtown

The North Bay Police Service’s (NBPS) Emergency Response Team (ERT) will be conducting training on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the area of Callander Bay Road, Connaught Avenue, Carlo Crescent, and Minto Road. NBPS is advising the public of an increased police presence in the area as ERT members

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is looking to identify a suspect involved in a recent theft from a local retailer and reminding the community of the serious harm caused by retail theft. On October 25, 2025, at approximately 2:06pm, an alleged theft occurred at a retailer in the

Ontario government is enhancing public safety by investing $240,000 over two years to support the mobile crisis response team led by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police. The funding will enable police to work with trained crisis workers to provide the specialized support often needed when interacting with people

Known for its award-winning programs that prepare workers across all sectors of the economy, Canadore College is celebrating a recognition of a different kind — this time for architectural excellence. The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the projects selected for the 2025 Queen’s Park Picks, an annual program