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Changes will support increased data security and greater privacy Ontario is taking action to better protect people’s privacy, public information and sensitive data, including stronger safeguards for children’s information. These updates will modernize the province’s digital government and privacy framework by introducing enhanced cyber security rules for

Province providing $750 for each homeroom teacher to ensure every classroom has the supplies students need to succeed he Ontario government is launching the Classroom Supplies Fund to provide elementary school homeroom teachers with direct access to $750 in funding each school year for classroom supplies. The new fund, which

Province proposing to allow retail business to stay open on select holidays while maintaining robust protections for workers As part of its plan to protect Ontario, support workers and businesses, and provide more choice and convenience for families, the provincial government is proposing changes that would allow retail business establishments

Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 79 years. Mary Jane was the beloved wife of Francis Geauvreau and the loving mother to Lisa Toner (David). She was the cherished grandmother

Province investing $138 million for 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago The Ontario government is announcing the successful acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario.

By Richard Coffin Four people are facing charges after a city police homicide investigation that led to the area of Mulligan St., following a missing person report last month. Two city residents, including a 50-year-old woman and 19-year-old man are facing several charges including first degree murder and indignity to

By Richard Coffin The chair of the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says the vital services they’ve provided for 50 years will continue. Lana Mitchell is commenting after the province announced plans to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine regional groups, with the board saying it supports modernization and

Kent Greer scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the North Bay Battalion to a 3-2 comeback victory Thursday night over the Brantford Bulldogs, pulling the Troops within a point of the Peterborough Petes in their battle for playoff positioning in the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern Conference. Bronson

By Richard Coffin One person was taken to hospital, treated and released after North Bay Fire and Emergency Services were called to a house fire on Sylvan Crescent Thursday morning. That from Deputy Fire Chief Greg Saunders, who says the call came in around 8:45 am. “Crews were met

With heartfelt sadness, we had to say goodbye to our beloved mom, grandmother, and sister on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Algonquin Nursing Home, Mattawa. She was born to James & Marie-Claire Bangs in Hearst, Ontario on September 1st, 1946. She was the loving mother of Nicole Belanger and