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By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is receiving just over $1.1 million to launch the new North Bay and Area Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program in the region. Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming made the FedNor funding announcement.   The five-year project will help

By Richard Coffin The West Ferris Ringette Association is hosting a Birthplace of Ringette Centennial Celebration and offering a chance to ‘Try Ringette for Free’.   The event takes place Friday, March 14 (1-3 pm) at the Sam Jacks Complex.   It’s open to all ages.   Registration can be done online

By Richard Coffin CUPE education workers locally and across the province are calling on the province to increase school board funding immediately and add staff.   A survey of 12,000 members, including 300 from North Bay area school boards, finds underfunding and understaffing has caused widespread violence, burnout and a

By Richard Coffin There’s concern for the well-being of two people as North Bay fire crews battle a house fire on the first block of Lakeshore Drive.   That’s the word from Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders after the call came in at about 2 am.   “This house was

By Richard Coffin North Bay residents will be able to vote for their next council from the comfort of their computer chair. Council has checked the box on approving electronic voting for the 2026 municipal election. “There will still be kiosks for individuals who would like to vote at an

WELCOMING VISITORS ACROSS THE WORLD  Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) today reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming visitors from across the globe, while simultaneously encouraging Canadians to explore the unparalleled beauty and experiences available right here at home. In light of recent tariff announcements from the White House earlier this month, DNO

Passed away at his home on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at the age of 78 years. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.  Dennis Thompson Obituary | Mar 4, 2025 | North Bay, ONShare memories & support the familyCFSMcGuinty Funeral Home Limited

It is with great sadness that the family of Norman Thibeault announces his sudden passing on Friday, March 7, 2025, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Marnie) Sawyer (née Souliere). Loving father to Conrad Thibeault (Linda, grandchildren Alyssa and Michael), and Stéphane Thibeault (Melissa, granddaughter Quinn). Stepfather to

Peacefully passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday March 7, 2025, at the age of 72 years. Richard was the beloved husband of Catherine (nee Corbett) Benner, and the loving father to Casandra Benner (Dorval). He was the cherished grandfather to Noah and Byron. He will

Peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday March 9, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Judith (nee Landers) Theriault, and the loving father to Serge Theriault (Angie), Lynne Morreau (Chad) and Marc Theriault. He was the cherished grandfather to Olivia,