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By Richard Coffin Officials with the Let’s Remember Adam washer tournament and raffle say the sixth annual event was a record-breaking success.   They say 69 teams of two competed, the most they’ve ever had, surpassing last year’s mark by seven teams.    Over $13,000 was raised, a

The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame in partnership with the City of North Bay 100th anniversary committee is pleased to make the first of four announcements identifying the “best of”. In 2000 as part of the 75th anniversary of the City of North Bay, the Hall initiated a program

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Claude on June 22, 2025 at the age of 64. Claude was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. Left to mourn is his wife Karen (McCourt), son Jason (Kayla) and grandson Kayne, mother Mary

By Richard Coffin The evacuation centre at the Mike Rodden Arena in Mattawa, opened after Saturday’s severe storm, has now closed.    That from Calvin officials who say all evacuees have been reunited with their families, returned home or have been moved to another location. Mattawa Mayor Raymond Belanger says

Province accepting applications for new Rural Ontario Development program The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program to help support economic growth, protect jobs and improve infrastructure in small communities. In January, the government announced $20 million over the next two years to

Passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday June 20, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Yvon Allain, and loving mother to Maurice Allain, Gisele Desjardins (Andy), Denise Edmunds (Herb), and Denis Allain. She was the cherished grandmother

1937-2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Edward Cote on June 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home during his sleep, at the age of 87. Bob was the loving husband of 60 years to Marga (Hoellger). Proud father to Marcel (Besa)

July 4, 1956 - June 20, 2025  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Mike following a short battle with cancer at age 68, two weeks before his 69th birthday. Mike passed peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

By Richard Coffin Nipissing University has a new Director of Athletics.    Sarah Batley succeeds founding Director Vito Castiglione, who is retiring after a 33-year career.   The university says Batley has a vast array of leadership experience in post-secondary athletics and recreation, and brings a student-centered, growth-minded approach to varsity sport,

By Richard Coffin Some temporary traffic changes are coming up with the McKeown Avenue reconstruction project. The city says McKeown will remain limited to one lane between McNamara and Cartier streets until Friday, July 4. Officials also say Cartier Street will be reduced to one lane for the rest of