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By Richard Coffin Some award-winning Canadian musicians are taking to the stage locally on Monday in support of One Kids Place.    Madison Violet, a duo with roots in rural Cape Breton and Nova Scotian funeral director turned songwriter Terra Spencer are performing at St Joseph-Scollard Hall.   The charity event for

By Richard Coffin 590 Chippewa Street West will continue to provide 24/7 homelessness services and supports through next winter.   That from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) which says services will remain in place over the summer while the low-barrier space is updated and will continue

By Richard Coffin Measles cases are up locally and provincially.   The Health Unit’s website shows one active case of measles in the North Bay Parry Sound District.   The confirmed case count is also up to 17, from 12.  Officials say if you have symptoms of measles, isolate at home

Geneva lived 37,149 days (101 yrs) after being born premature and weighing only 3lbs on the George farm in Danville, Quebec. She joins her husband George (Bud) Thompson – whom she was married to for 67 yrs, her son Stephen, grandson Patrick, parents Capt. Dwight and Myrtle George (nee Fearon)

Adrian passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday April 18, 2025 at the age of 84 years. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Pearl (nee Cain). Dear father of Timothy Ryan (Cindy), Jamie Whyte (Shannon) and Blair Whyte. He will be fondly remembered

1952-2025  Brian passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday April 21, 2025 at the age of 72 years.  He was the beloved husband of Jean (nee Nitschkie). Dear father of Steven Schultz (Stacey), and Sandra Morland (Matt). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren

1961-2025 Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, after a lengthy illness on April 22, 2025 in his 64th year. Loving husband of 45 years to Judy (nee Monkman). Beloved father of Kenny (Sarah) and proud grandfather of Kennedy & Sammy. He is also survived by

By Richard Coffin The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival is back on Saturday.    Along with three pancake breakfasts and a baked bean lunch there are lumberjack and magic shows, live music, a kidzone and nearly 140 vendors. They’ll be located along Main Street and in the Sportsplex.   Various activities are

By Richard Coffin You may see an increase in military personnel, traffic and planes in the area this weekend. From April 25-27, Canadian Army Reserve personnel from the 32 Canadian Brigade Group are conducting convoy and supply operations training on roads and highways between Toronto, North Bay and Burwash.  As

By Richard Coffin A 27-year-old city man is facing a slew of charges, including a half dozen counts of fail to comply with a release order, after a stabbing early Wednesday.    The North Bay Police Service say officers were called to a disturbance on Gladstone Avenue just after 12:30