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Last month’s traditional Christmas Bazaar & Tea at the Pro-Cathedral raised just over $11,000 for several charities By Richard Coffin Some locally include school breakfast programs, Meals on Wheels, the North Bay Food Bank, Catholic Charities, the Gathering Place, and the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North

A 26-year-old Brant resident is facing a fraud over $5,000 charge in North Bay after a city police investigation By Richard Coffin Police say a local resident was targeted and deceived into providing over $14,000 for an alleged emergency involving a close friend. They say a person claiming

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday November 30, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Daniel was the beloved husband of Thora Darlene Dobson “Dolly” (nee Ryckman). He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Lisa Dobson (Dave), Heather Dobson (Rob), Steven Dobson, Terry

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Saturday November 29, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Joe was the beloved husband of  Diane Sampson and the loving father to Dino Cardelli, and Gina Cardelli. He was the cherished

Peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday December 2, 2025. Born June 18, 1934, Donna was the loving wife of 59 years to the late Ross Quigley who passed in 2013. Loving mother of Miles (predeceased) wife Marilyn surviving, Glen and Gary, wife Wendy. Sadly missed by

One local school board drew criticism from Ontario’s Education Minister By Richard Coffin One local school board drew criticism from Ontario’s Education Minister as he announced an advisory body will review the province’s approach to student assessment.     Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) test results in reading,

One person has been charged after a collision closed Highway 17 West for nearly an hour on Saturday. By Richard Coffin The OPP says around noon, emergency crews were called to the crash in Nipissing First Nation. Police say the investigation revealed a westbound vehicle was travelling in the eastbound

Nipissing University, the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) and Amelia Rising invite members of the community to take part in a special ceremony at the University on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. to remember, reflect, and recommit to ending gender-based violence at its National Day of

Province launches expert advisory body to examine EQAO testing and student outcomes The Ontario government is appointing an advisory body to review the province’s approach to student assessment in response to the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results released this morning, which show insufficient progress for students in

There’s still time to get involved in the Holidays at the Hospital initiative. By Richard Coffin Officials say the gift-giving program helps spread joy to long-term patients at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). The NBRHC Foundation invites people to choose a gift tag from one of their