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New measures would also help protect children and youth and promote student success Ontario will introduce the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, that, if passed, would strengthen government oversight, accountability and transparency in public school boards, postsecondary education and children’s aid societies. The changes would also increase the

Changes also include re-introducing a pension plan to align with federal government and other provinces With the support of all parties in the legislature, the Ontario government is introducing new legislation to adjust compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP), including by re-introducing pension benefits. MPP salaries in Ontario have

By Richard Coffin Carpentry, plumbing, culinary arts, mining, and more.  Those were some of the skilled trades represented at an interactive day of events for approximately 100 students from Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord’s three secondary schools on Monday, May 26.   Grade 9 and 10 students from Élisabeth-Bruyère in Mattawa,

By Richard Coffin Splash pad season is almost here in North Bay.   The city says the Family of Rotary Splash Pad opens on Saturday.   It’s located behind the North Bay Museum at 100 Ferguson Street and will open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.   Report North Bay – Stay

By Richard Coffin Community Living North Bay is inviting everyone to their Family Fun Day.   The free event runs from 4-7 pm on Friday, May 30 at 741 Wallace Rd.  Officials are marking the end of Community Living Month, honouring inclusion and celebrating people with intellectual disabilities.   Report North Bay

The City of North Bay invites residents and visitors to the first of four Centennial Concert and Drone Shows happening this summer in celebration of North Bay’s 100th anniversary. Join us on Friday, June 6 at the Kiwanis Bandshell on the North Bay Waterfront for an evening of live

The North Bay Police Service Board has appointed Inspector Jeff Warner to the position of Acting Deputy Chief effective June 2, 2025. Acting D/Chief Warner has been a member of the North Bay Police Service for the past 28 years and has resided in North Bay for approximately 35

By Richard Coffin The Ontario Government is creating a new $500 million Critical Minerals Processing Fund, and the north is expected to benefit.   That from Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP and Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.   He says it also helps protect the province and its

By Richard Coffin 2024-25 was a season of growth for the Capitol Centre.   That from officials with the downtown entertainment and arts hub, who say over 42,000 people took in a ticketed event last year.   They also say they had a record number of volunteers, 117, compared to the

By Richard Coffin The West Ferris Car Show is back on Saturday.  Nearly 200 vehicles took part last year, and officials with the West Ferris Secondary School event are optimistic they’ll have more this year.   30 trophies made by construction and manufacturing students are up for grabs.   Report North