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CMHA - Rising homelessness and unmet mental health needs straining Northern Ontario’s health system

CMHA - Rising homelessness and unmet mental health needs straining Northern Ontario’s health system The report, Protecting Northern Ontario for 1.3 cents on the dollar, examines how the integration of housing and health infrastructure supports the region’s $34.6 billion economy. Public health data revealed in the

Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund Donates AEDs

North Bay Police Service and OPP North East Region in Honour of Fallen Members The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is honoured to accept the donation of two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to its Emergency Response Team (ERT) from the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, supporting both member and public safety

Over $6 Million for Canadore and Nipissing

Investment will help prepare college/university students for in-demand jobs  Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $6.2 million in Canadore College and Nipissing University through the Facilities Renewal Program, the College Equipment Renewal Fund, and the Training Equipment Renewal Fund. This investment will

Brooke’s Inside Voice

Getting Your ACT Together: A New Year Reset for Your Inner World By Brooke Bertrand, MA, RP The work of winter is rest. In our Northern Hemisphere, the Earth is sleeping and our ancestors would have listened to and leaned on nature’s wisdom to go inward, be still, tend

Budget Night

City of North Bay Special Committee Meeting of Council starts at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will focus on the 2026 preliminary Operating Budget. An additional Special Committee Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22 to continue budget discussions. Review tonight's Committee agenda: https://ow.ly/BHiu50XVAuR Watch

Walking to raise funds for The Gathering Place

By Richard Coffin It’s pretty cold out there right now, but the Coldest Night of the Year is coming up on Feb. 28. Registration is underway for the annual fundraising walk for The Gathering Place. There are 2km and 5km walks, with officials saying the goal is to raise

Military appreciation games coming up for the Lakers

By Richard Coffin The Nipissing Lakers hockey teams are once again showing support for the military. The men’s military appreciation game is this Saturday, Jan. 17 against Ontario Tech, at 4 pm at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. It’s their 15th military appreciation game The Nipissing women play their

Building and Expanding 16 Teaching Clinics to Connect More People to Primary Care

Funding advances the province’s plan to connect everyone to primary care by 2029 including NOSM North Bay The Ontario government is investing up to $8 million to support planning for 16 new and expanded primary care teaching clinics across the province to connect 300,000 more people to primary

Two council seats declared vacant in Callander

By Richard Coffin Callander council has officially declared two of its five seats vacant, including the mayor’s chair. This after the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit last month. Specifics on the resignations haven’t been detailed, but Interim Mayor Jordy Carr told council on Tuesday

Voodoos out score Rapids in NOJHL play Tuesday

Producing the most combined goals in a single game this season at 16, the Powassan Voodoos went on to outscore the French River Rapids 11-5 Tuesday evening in an offensive barrage at both ends of ice in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at the Powassan Sportsplex. The Voodoos began

Saya, Therese

As you read this obituary you will realize that I wrote it myself. I passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 99. I was predeceased by my husband William, my sons Michael, James, and Paul. I am survived by my son John of North Bay, Michael’s

Two council seats declared vacant in Callander

By Richard Coffin Callander council has officially declared two of its five seats vacant, including the mayor’s chair. This after the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit last month. Specifics on the resignations haven’t been detailed, but Interim Mayor Jordy Carr told council on Tuesday

Voodoos out score Rapids in NOJHL play Tuesday

Producing the most combined goals in a single game this season at 16, the Powassan Voodoos went on to outscore the French River Rapids 11-5 Tuesday evening in an offensive barrage at both ends of ice in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at the Powassan Sportsplex. The Voodoos began

Greg LaBrash

We are saddened to announce that Greg passed away on December 31, 2025, at North Bay Regional Health Centre, following a chronic illness.  He is survived by his loving mother Monica, (Father Gary pre-deceased) and his siblings Lita, Laurie, Lou, and Darren; Mike (pre-deceased).  Cremation has taken place. A private

O’Connor, Margaret Ellen

My big sister left us to be with our mother and father and grandparents on December 31st, 2025 after a short illness.  Marg was born in North Bay on June 18, 1940 to parents Lena and John O’Connor (predeceased). Also predeceased by her husband Don. She had a big

MASON, DIANE

It is with profound sadness that the family of Diane Anne Marie Mason (born Miron) announces her passing on Dec, 31st 2025 just 2 days after celebrating her 72nd birthday. She passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre surrounded by her loving family.  Diane was born to Lucille

Parisien, Simone

After a lengthy illness, Simone has passed away peacefully on her own terms surrounded by her family on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 66. Dear daughter of the late Omer and Fay Parisien. Cherished sister of Cheryl Everitt (Ed), Ron Parisien (Denise), and Ellen Sloat (Geordie). She

Canadore College furthers its reconciliation

Canadore College furthers its reconciliation efforts through its new Indigenous Learning Outcomes In Anishinaabemwin, the official language of Nipissing First Nation, it’s called “Maamwi Nokiida” and it means “Let’s Work Together.” It’s the name given to the Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILOs) initiative undertaken by Canadore College because

Ontario Investing $242 Million to Prepare College and University Students for In-Demand Jobs

Investment will fund modern classrooms and cutting-edge equipment needed to build a strong, highly skilled workforce The Ontario government is preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow by investing $242 million to upgrade learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities across the province. As part of the government’s

FONOM says northern communities at the ‘breaking point’ with homelessness

By Richard Coffin The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) says the ‘status quo is no longer acceptable’ when it comes to dealing with homelessness. FONOM says northern communities are at the breaking point and they’re ready to work with provincial and federal governments on real, practical solutions. They’