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By Brad Aubin The West Nipissing General Hospital Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to replace its aging mammography unit. Officials say it is an essential piece of equipment – and its become an urgent priority. Caisse Alliance kicked off the campaign with a $75,000 donation, and is also matching

By Richard Coffin Registration is underway for summer camp programs at One Kids Place (OKP).   The Children’s Treatment Centre says the camps provide children and youth with special needs the chance to engage in social and recreational activities within a supportive, individualized environment.   Officials say kids taking part will

The snow depth has decreased by 18.8 cm and snow water equivalence decreased by 55.0 mm since April 8, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.   “The average snow depth is 6.6

NOJHL announces Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final schedule The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday the game schedule for the upcoming Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy Final between the Greater Sudbury Cubs and Hearst Lumberjacks. Action in the best-of-seven affair will feature 7 p.m. starts, except for Game 5,

The North Bay Battalion made centre Jax Pereira of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16s the first of its 13 picks Saturday, the second and final day of the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. When the first three rounds were conducted Friday night, the Battalion made two picks, choosing Jr. Canadiens

Left wingers Shamar Moses and Lirim Amidovski, defenceman Jonathan Kapageridis and goaltender Mike McIvor of the North Bay Battalion are among those in final rankings released Tuesday by the National Hockey League’s central scouting department. Moses is No. 104 on a list of 224 North American-based skaters in advance

In Loving Memory of Wayne Joseph Dugas  It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Joseph Dugas, surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2025, at the age of 81 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.  Wayne was born on January 25, 1944, to

December 20, 1939 – April 12, 2025   With sadness in our hearts and gratitude for the years we shared, we announce the peaceful passing of Neil Joseph Bélecque on April 12, 2025, at the age of 85.  Born in Astorville, Ontario, Neil was a strong, independent soul who lived life his

By Richard Coffin PHARA Community Services is moving forward with work to address immediate structural and infrastructure needs at its housing complex on Massey Drive.   With a $7.9 million fundraising campaign underway to save the 48-unit housing complex, the project moved to tender on April 8.   Officials are confident

By Richard Coffin City residents are being called to action by Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay.    They’re launching the 2025 season with the annual community-wide clean-up (Apr. 22-27) next week to keep the city clean and litter-free.   A flag raising starts off the campaign on Tuesday (10 am) at