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Preliminary enrolment figures from the Near North Board show a reduction of 185 students this year.   However, that’s expected to change before an official count later this month.   A report to the board from Seija Van Haesendonck, Superintendent of Business, says more recent counts have shown a reversal of

A series of economic development projects are being launched in the Township of Bonfield. The theme is ‘Growing Bonfield Together’ with officials saying the goal is to better understand the communities’ current needs, and future opportunities for sustainable growth. “Residents have been telling us for some time they would like

followed an altercation between the accused and the victim, during which the victim was allegedly struck by the vehicle. The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

It is with deep sorrow that Carol Freyer peacefully passed away with family by her side on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the age of 69. Carol was a loving mother, spouse, grandma, sister, aunt, and a beautiful friend with a vibrant spirit. She had an uncanny ability to light

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Luigina “Gina” Silveri (née Marini) at Eastholme – Home for the Aged – on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Gina was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Silveri, and the loving mother of Domenic (Maria)

You can help create a circular economy by keeping materials in use and out of the landfill. By reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling, we move away from the old “take-make-dispose” model and build a more sustainable future. Stay Informed - Click here to receive break news right to your inbox

The impending return of the Northlander passenger train has the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) focused on rail safety. Craig Myles, Director of Education, provided the board with an update recently, saying the Safe Schools Team is partnering with the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) to bring rail safety

A couple of northern municipal groups continue to urge governments to secure long-term stability for Northern Ontario’s forestry sector.  While the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) welcome recent support for the Kapuskasing Paper Mill, they say the industry needs urgent and

The city is hosting its Spooktacular Halloween event this Saturday. Officials say youth and their families are invited to the Oct. 25 event at the Caldwell-Ellam community centre on Carruthers Street from 10-11:30 am. There will be pumpkin painting, a Halloween scavenger hunt, facepainting and balloon animals. It’s

Canadore Panthers open their 2025-2026 OCAA Season The Canadore Panthers opened their 2025–26 OCAA men’s basketball season at home on Saturday afternoon, falling 90–64 to the visiting Lambton Lions at the Education Centre Gym in North Bay. After a competitive first quarter that saw Canadore trail just