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The Mattawa River Canoe Race Results  Despite challenging high winds on the water, the 48th Mattawa River Canoe Race delivered another exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and record-breaking performance. A total of 59 boats officially started the 64 km race while 5 competitors took on the shorter 13 km course.

By Brad Aubin Non-emergency incidents can now be reported online in North Bay. City police say it provides another way to report incidents like theft, property damage, lost property and other non-urgent concerns that don’t require an immediate police response. The system is launching with 12 different categories with

La famille de Georgette Amyotte est triste d’annoncer son décès, survenu paisiblement le 12 juin 2026 au foyer Algonquin à Mattawa, à l’âge de 95 ans. Elle laisse dans le deuil sa fille bien-aimée, Suzanne Cantin (Louis), son fils, Jacques Amyotte (Christina), ainsi que sa sœur, Jeanne-d’Arc

"In Loving Memory” Paulette Lortie peacefully passed away at Cassellholme in North Bay, ON on Wednesday May 27, 2026, at the age of 81. She was a daughter, sister, sister-in-law, godmother and aunt. Paulette was born August 3, 1944, in Timmins, Ontario and was the youngest of 5 girls.

1937-2026 It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Mary Adamus (née Hurley) at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Mary is now reunited with her beloved husband, Don Adamus, with whom she shared a

By Richard Coffin Seventeen health sciences educators from across the north, including a few from our area, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. NOSM’s Health Sciences Preceptor Awards honour those who are educating the next generation of health sciences professionals. They include registered dietitians,

By Richard Coffin A local business that has shone a light on the community for 40 years getting ready to close. Murray and Cathy Howe with Howe’s Lighting & Fan Company have announced their retirement and closing of their business. The store opened as Living Lighting at Northgate in

New clean, affordable electricity capacity secured to power 640,000 homes during peak demand  As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), at the direction of the Ontario government, has secured 640 megawatts (MW) of

June 1, 1949 – June 12, 2026 Ray passed away peacefully at Nipissing Serenity Hospice on June 12, 2026, at the age of 77, following a courageous battle with cancer. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Rita, and by his first wife, Louise Brousseau (Ayotte). Ray is lovingly remembered

New funding will provide farmers with the tools they need to stay competitive and resilient in the global market The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers adopt practical improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs and build