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New Tech Trucks will introduce thousands of students to in-demand careers in the skilled trades The Ontario government is investing $2.6 million in Skills Ontario to add two additional trades and tech trucks to their fleet, giving thousands of youth across the province new opportunities to explore skilled trades

It could be termed the biggest acquisition in North Bay Battalion history. The Ontario Hockey League club has signed left-shot defenceman Alexander Karmanov to an education and development agreement after securing his rights from the Brantford Titans of the Greater Ontario Hockey League. Karmanov, who stands seven feet and weighs

The North Bay Battalion had two new faces in the ranks Wednesday as it prepared for a three-game Ontario Hockey League road trip starting at 7:05 p.m. Thursday against the Peterborough Petes. Centre Kaden Pitre took to the ice for his second practice with the Troops after a

Betty passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, just three months shy of her 99th birthday, with family by her side.  Born in the northern Ontario community of Val Rita and raised in the Cochrane area (Hunta), she met her future husband there, who worked for the CNR. They relocated

It is with heavy hearts and enduring love that we announce the passing of Chuck and Shelley Robbins, a dynamic duo whose lives were defined by love, laughter, shared passions, and a delightful, stubborn streak that was uniquely their own. They approached life with a joyous spirit and an unwavering

We’re learning more about the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games, which are being hosted in North Bay.   That includes the early estimate of the games’ economic impact on the area.   North Bay Police constable Merv Shantz, games manager, presented to council on Tuesday night.   STAY INFORMED – Click here

A recent winter boot campaign for those experiencing homelessness resulted in ‘an incredible outpouring of kindness from the community’. That from Leah Pierce, Chairperson for the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay. Along with donating 105 pairs of brand-new winter boots, the committee collected eight trunks of donated

A donation drive for the Mattawa and Area Food Bank returns this weekend. The sixth annual ‘Let’s Remember Adam’ Fill the Bus Toy & Food Drive takes place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday in Annie’s Park. Along with monetary donations, non-perishable food items, health and

At its organizational meeting held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) elected by acclamation Shawn Fitzsimmons as Chair and Shelly Warren as Vice-Chair. This marks the fourth consecutive year for Trustee Fitzsimmons as Chair, and the first year for Trustee Warren as Vice-Chair,

MPP Vic Fedeli is joining the call for the Education Minister to appoint a supervisor and take control of the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) to ‘restore accountability, stability, and trust for students and parents’. “For too long, the Near North District School Board has failed to meet its