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The Ontario government is proposing a regulatory amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that would allow single-occupant vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, making better use of existing highway infrastructure to help reduce gridlock and keep drivers moving on provincial highways. Ministry of Transportation modelling

Passed away peacefully at Eastholme Home for the Aged March 11,2026 in his 81st year. James will be remembered by his siblings Evelyn Kaus, Verna Bradley, (Ida) Bradley, Garry Bradley (Linda), Marie Eccles (Bob)  Preceded by his parents Ralph and Violet Bradley (nee Good) formally from South River. Sister’

1932-2026 Cecil passed away peacefully at Au Chateau on Monday March 16, 2026, at the age of 93 years. He was the beloved husband for 73 years of Georgina (nee James). Dear father of George Nitschkie (Candi, predeceased), Jean Schultz (Brian, predeceased) and Lyla Harding (Dave). He will be missed

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother and GG, Jean Carmichael. Jean was 93 years old when she passed away on March 15, 2026 at Cassellholme in North Bay, Ontario. Jean Carmichael, nee Payetta, was born in Port Arthur, Ontario (now known

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Laurel “Sonny” Birtch Jr., who passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 79. Sonny shared a life filled with love alongside his wife, Denise Birtch. Together they built a family that was the center of his

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie DeRuyte (Reed) announce her sudden passing on March 10, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital, at the age of 76. Marjorie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Benedictus “Dick” DeRuyte.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children Angela DeRuyte

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn on Saturday March 14th, 2026 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 77 yrs.  Loving mother of Marnie Leach-Boissonneault (John). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Sasha Cartwright (Paul) (expecting great-granddaughter)

The City of North Bay is seeking qualified vendors to operate food services in the new Community and Recreation Centre. This year-round commercial space offers an opportunity to provide quality food services to residents and visitors. All bid details, documents, and submission instructions are available through the City’s Bids

By Richard Coffin We’re learning more about this year’s Sports Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees in North Bay.    Waterskier Jaimee Bull is receiving the Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Sports Achievement of the Year for 2025.  Last summer, she successfully defended her crown to become a

By Richard Coffin Area youth are once again being given the opportunity to be their own boss this summer. The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound says applications are open for the Summer Company program. It provides students aged 15 to 29 with the opportunity to start their own full-time small