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By Richard Coffin The Ontario Government is creating a new $500 million Critical Minerals Processing Fund, and the north is expected to benefit.   That from Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP and Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.   He says it also helps protect the province and its

By Richard Coffin 2024-25 was a season of growth for the Capitol Centre.   That from officials with the downtown entertainment and arts hub, who say over 42,000 people took in a ticketed event last year.   They also say they had a record number of volunteers, 117, compared to the

By Richard Coffin The West Ferris Car Show is back on Saturday.  Nearly 200 vehicles took part last year, and officials with the West Ferris Secondary School event are optimistic they’ll have more this year.   30 trophies made by construction and manufacturing students are up for grabs.   Report North

By Richard Coffin The local Mining Supply and Service Industry is on display at the waterfront this weekend.  The free “100 Years of Mining” interactive exhibit is open 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Friday and 10 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday.   Officials say you’ll be

Moose passed away peacefully at the Algonquin Nursing Home on May 25, 2025, at the age of 89 years.   Beloved spouse of the late Madeleine (nee Paquette) Nadon.  Loving father to Constance Poirier (Yves), Sandra Vasile (Giancarlo), and Gerald Nadon (Sylvie).  Cherished grandfather to Daniel O’Grady, Alyshia O’Grady,

On May 21, 2025, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) donated $3,470.75 to The Gathering Place, following the success of its Charity Mixed Volleyball Tournament held in March.  Launched in early 2024, the biannual tournament brings together staff, students, and community members. It is co-organized by

Passed away on December 11, 2024. Bill leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He will be deeply missed by his children Katharine (John), Paula (Nino), and James (Sarah); brothers Paul (Louise, deceased) and John (Denis); grandchildren Jonathan, Carly (Jordyn), Nicholas, Adam, Ben, and Matthew; great-grandchildren Carter and

By Richard Coffin Clean, Green, Beautiful and its partners are celebrating North Bay’s centennial by helping efforts to grow the city’s tree canopy.   Three trees were planted in Leger Square outside City Hall on Wednesday morning.   They include two red maples and one sugar maple to replace the

A female was arrested on May 18th, after an alert Patrol Officer observed a vehicle make a brief stop at a known drug-use location on Main Street East in North Bay On Sunday May 18th, at around 1 pm, the accused drove a vehicle to a North Bay address and

By Richard Coffin The city police Emergency Response Team is training at various locations around the city this week.    That has the North Bay Police Service advising the public they should not be alarmed if they see an increased police presence in different areas of North Bay.   The training runs